AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTransgender Student Policy Clash: U.S. Education Department says Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools’ policy of not disclosing a student’s transgender status to parents violates FERPA, and warns of enforcement action that could include losing federal funding. Kratom Crackdown in Kansas: Johnson County DA Steve Howe says early enforcement on Kansas’ new kratom and 7‑OH ban will target retailers first, with possession and sales now treated as felony offenses starting July 1. Kansas Supreme Court & Elections: A Kansas constitutional amendment on the Aug. 4 ballot would replace the current merit-based Supreme Court justice selection with popular elections, a shift critics say could politicize the judiciary. Local Governance & Courts: Kansas City-area officials and residents continue reacting to the broader national push on transgender rights after the Supreme Court upheld bans on transgender girls and women in sports. Public Safety: Authorities report a Kansas flash-flood death of an H‑1B visa holder from Omaha, with the Indian consulate coordinating repatriation. Community & Culture: Wichita Pride went ahead amid political pressure, with a local artist’s “Love is love” logo front and center for the parade and festival.
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