Religious Liberty

Proposed Topeka Ordinance Opens Door to Religious Freedom Concerns

September 17, 2013 Tonight the Topeka City Council will consider a proposal to expand the mandate of the Topeka Human Relations Commission.  Under the proposed city ordinance, the Commission would be authorized to fight prejudice directed against people because of sexual orientation or gender identity.  Supporters have made clear that this is only a first …

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Governor Signs Landmark Religious Freedom Legislation

April 11, 2013 Yesterday, Governor Sam Brownback signed legislation that will help protect religious individuals and institutions from government coercion that would force them to violate their religious beliefs.  It is believed to be one of the strongest such laws in the country. To see how your state representative and state senator voted, click here.

House Committee Kills Legislation Regulating Strip Clubs in Kansas

March 8, 2013 Today, the House Federal and State Affairs Committee voted against the “Community Defense Act”: legislation that would regulate sexually oriented businesses in Kansas. The Community Defense Act would prevent sexually oriented businesses – adult bookstores, video stores, arcades, strip clubs, theaters, etc. – from building within 1000 feet of churches, schools, parks, …

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Kansas House Passes Religious Freedom Bill

March 1, 2013 Today the Kansas House of Representatives passed legislation that would protect Kansans from government coercion that violates their religious beliefs by a margin of 109-14.  The Kansas Catholic Conference testified on behalf of the bill when it was heard in committee.  Now the bill moves to the Senate. This is how they voted: Yeas: Alcala, …

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