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Social Distance And Protective Supplies Are In Short Supply In Kansas Prisons, Advocate Says

By Steve Kraske,

Elizabeth Ruiz

Published June 3, 2020 at 4:37 PM CDT

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Close quarters in the Lansing Correctional Facility have made the spread of the coronavirus easier. More than 900 prisoners and staff have tested positive for the virus so far.

As the coronavirus spreads in state correctional facilities, the ACLU of Kansas sued on behalf of inmates.

Lauren Bonds, ACLU of Kansas legal director
Nomin Ujiyediin, Kansas News Service reporter

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Elizabeth Ruiz

When you listen to Up To Date, I want you to understand decisions being made in the city, feel inspired by community members, and empathize with people who've had different experiences. As an Up To Date producer, I connect you to the news through conversations with community members and elected officials. Contact me at elizabeth@kcur.org or on Twitter at @er_bentley_ruiz.

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