Brownback Rescinds Protected Class For LGBT State Employees

By Steve Kraske,

Published February 11, 2015 at 1:58 PM CST

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has signed an executive order rescinding protected class status for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender state workers. We talk to two local journalists about public reactions to the governor's move and what it means for the LGBT community in Kansas.

Guests:

Peggy Lowe is a reporter for Harvest Public Media based at KCUR.
Barb Shelly is a columnist for the Kansas City Star.

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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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Lisa Rodriguez

Slow news days are a thing of the past. As KCUR’s news director, I want to cut through the noise, provide context to the headlines, and give you news you can use in your daily life – information that will empower you to make informed decisions about your neighborhood, your city and the region. Email me at lisa@kcur.org or follow me on Twitter @larodrig.

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