I recently attended the Veto Session Conversation hosted by the Voter Rights Network of Wyandotte County and the Mainstream Coalition, where Gov. Laura Kelly’s recent vetoes of several disturbing bills were discussed. These bills targeted vulnerable Kansans, particularly the LGBTQ community, and neglected pressing issues affecting all Kansans.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t feel obligated to do everything yourself. Reach out to people who share your concerns. Set boundaries when dealing with difficult people. Distance yourself from those who spread fake news.
Since 1956, the Newton Area Women of the Year program has honored women who give freely of their time and talents to make Newton a better place to live. Women who live or work in Newton or North Newton are eligible.
S.W.A.T. KWCH 7 p.m.
ANDOVER — The Newton High School softball team claimed a split Wednesday at Andover in non-league play. Newton won the first game 12-9 and lost the nightcap 9-4.
NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports Twitter page (@nksports) and the Kansan Facebook page (https://www. facebook.com/TheNewtonKansan/) for the latest in cancellation and postponement announcements for area teams).
‘Barbecue for Bricks’ set for May 6 Barbecue for Bricks, a fund-raiser for New Jerusalem Mission, will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The transgender menace in Kansas No, I am not the devil, so don’t believe everything you read on the internet, but I live in your community. I question our politicians who want to revoke my rights.
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