Kansas costs rise from gay marriage cases
The Kansas attorney general reports nearly 100000 in taxpayer costs over 18 months for three lawsuits challenging the state’s gay marriage ban. Expenses include 50000 for a Johnson County judge’s defense after Schmidt sued county officials, and 4400 for a federal suit.
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Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Kansas Supreme Court
Johnson County
Kansas
Kansas couples seek full rights after same sex marriages
Law and policy lag after 105 Kansas counties issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. Brown represents couples suing for joint tax returns while KPERS grants spousal benefits. private insurers may deny coverage. Gov Brownback analyzes religious liberty protections and possible legislation as courts await further orders.
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Lawrence
Kansas Department of Revenue
Frank Theis
Shawnee County
American Civil Liberties Union
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U.S. Supreme Court
Theis’ Office
U.S
Daniel Crabtree
Supreme Court
Sam Brownback
Derek Schmidt
Brownback
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
KPERS
Kristen Basso
Kansas University
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Division of
Health Care Finance
Thomas Tuozzo
Rodd Hedlund
Tuozzo
KDHE
Sara Belfry
Belfry
Kansas Insurance Department
Cindy Hermes
Lawrence taps domestic partners for benefits despite amendments
The city of Lawrence Kansas began covering domestic partners and same sex married couples under its health plan in 2014 after a 2005 constitutional amendment. 74 couples registered in a now small registry and some have opted out. The district has long accepted domestic partnerships for health and leave benefits including maternity and bereavement.
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Kansas
Diane Stoddard
Stoddard
David Cunningham
Lawrence Teachers Union
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