17 horses died on a Nebraska veterinarian’s property over the summer. 39 more were seized, many emaciated and near death. Why is no one paying criminally? And why is the vet who owned them still practicing – and profiting off their sale? Read more: buff.ly/4aQ479Q

Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors and 2 anti-abortion bills apnews.com/article/transg…

It's a thread to eclipse all others! Seriously, this is a rare roundup of stories to make you smile. 😎

Kelly signs worker compensation reform bill passed unanimously by lawmakers | via Tim Carpenter #ksleg kansasreflector.com/briefs/kelly-s…

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Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley said he is hesitant to pass a bill that would help Boy Scouts abuse victims recover settlement money. Lawmakers face an April 19 deadline to change the law. #ialegis thegazette.com/state-governme…

Cleats from defaced Jackie Robinson statue get new home in Kansas City baseball museum | Lawrence Brooks IV KCUR kcur.org/news/2024-04-1…

Nebraska senators pass more than 100 bills as the 2024 legislative session winds down: From restoring felons' voting rights faster to forgivable loans for new teachers. By Fred Knapp Nebraska Public Media News nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

Iowa Supreme Court to decide if law banning abortions around six weeks can take effect | Katarina Sostaric Iowa Public Radio iowapublicradio.org/state-governme…

The Iowa governor turned down millions of dollars in federal support for summer food programs. Instead she's pledged $900,000. By Katarina Sostaric Iowa Public Radio
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Missourians likely won’t vote on abortion legalization until November | Jason Rosenbaum St. Louis Public Radio stlpr.org/government-pol…

Leavenworth prison union says staffing shortages are the real cause of ongoing ‘lockdown’ | By Dylan Lysen Kansas News Service kcur.org/politics-elect…

New law to limit fees Nebraska agencies can charge for public records via The Flatwater Free Press flatwaterfreepress.org/new-law-to-lim…

Thousands of Muslims gathered at the Chesterfield Sports Complex today to pray and celebrate Eid al-Fitr — the three-day holiday which marks the end of #Ramadan .

Eric Lee photographed some of the attendees dressed in their finest #Eid garbs, along with their prayer rugs.

U.S. federal court orders release of bank records in IRS investigation of Kansas state senator | via Tim Carpenter #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2024/04/10/u-s…

#neleg has officially adjourned and will return for 71 UNIQUE BILLS tomorrow morning for final passage (this does not include associated appropriations, or “A” bills).

Buckle up, Nebraska.

Governor says he's not into 'goober politics,' but will call special session if there are 33 votes for change. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a series of bills Wednesday, including a measure making illegal immigration a state crime in Iowa based on a Texas law currently being challenged in court, Robin Opsahl reports.
iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/04/10/gov… via Iowa Capital Dispatch

Nebraska high school students lobby legislators in a new program—with a focus on diverse perspectives | By Kassidy Arena Nebraska Public Media News nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

Iowa bill would let counties end tax exemption for forests and orchards | Katarina Sostaric Iowa Public Radio iowapublicradio.org/state-governme…