A NEW KANSAS LAW HAS EFFECTIVELY INVALIDATED THE DRIVER’S LICENSES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT-ISSUED DOCUMENTS OF TRANSGENDER RESIDENTS, LEAVING MANY IN LEGAL AND PERSONAL LIMBO.(PHOTO).

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Kansas driver’s license law puts some transgender residents in ID limbo A new Kansas law has effectively invalidated the driver’s licenses and other government-issued documents of transgender residents, leaving many in legal and personal limbo. Senate Bill 244, which went into effect immediately after the legislature overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto, requires that the gender listed on a driver’s license align with the state’s binary definition of male and female. The law also directs the state registrar to “correct” birth certificates that do not match these definitions. Unlike similar restrictions in other states, Kansas’ law retroactively invalidates previously issued documents. Legal advocates warn that the law threatens the privacy and safety of transgender residents, forcing them to disclose their gender identity in situations ranging from employment applications to renting property or opening bank accounts. The law also restricts bathroom use to the sex assigned at birth and amen...

ANAMBRA SPEAKER HAILS GOV. SOLUDO, WIFE ON 32ND MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Anambra Speaker Hails Governor Soludo, Wife On 32nd Marriage Anniversary


By Chizoba Okeke 


The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has described Gov. Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Nonye, as a perfect match in terms of family life, training, and public service.


Felicitating the Anambra State number one family as they marked their 32nd marriage anniversary, Rt. Hon. Udeze noted that Gov. Soludo and his wife have given governance in the state a human face, as evidenced by the numerous developmental achievements they have recorded.


The Speaker encouraged Ndi Anambra, especially politicians, to intensify support for Gov. Soludo's administration in order to move the state to enviable heights.


He emphasized that the 32 years of marriage between Gov. Soludo and his wife, have been fruitful in all ramifications, with their marriage continuing to grow in love, peace, and unity, blessed with wonderful children from God.


Rt. Hon. Udeze prayed that God strengthens Gov. Soludo and his wife, as well as their marriage, and bless them with good health and longevity.


*Chizoba is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

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