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North Dakota advances series of restrictions on transgender rights

By Trisha Ahmed, Associated Press

The North Dakota Senate passed a series of bills on Monday that would restrict transgender people's rights in sports, health care, schools, workplaces and daily life.

Transgender Day of Visibility rallies held amid increasingly hostile legislation

By Wilson Ring, Associated Press

Thousands of people are rallying across the country as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility in support of the rights of transgender people and their resilience amid what many denounced as an increasingly hostile environment.

Missouri Planned Parenthood sues state AG over transgender care investigation

By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press

Missouri’s state attorney general is investigating gender-affirming care provided by Planned Parenthood, according to a lawsuit filed by the St. Louis health provider.

West Virginia governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

By Leah Willingham, Associated Press

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. With the Republican's approval, West Virginia joins at least nine other states that have enacted laws restricting treatments for transgender youth.

Indiana bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth sent to governor

By Arleigh Rodgers, Associated Press

The bill now heads to Indiana's Republican governor, who hasn't said publicly if he'll sign it. If he does, minors in Indiana won't be allowed to access hormone therapies or puberty blockers in the state.

Kentucky governor vetoes sweeping GOP transgender care ban

By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

Kentucky's Democratic governor has vetoed a sweeping Republican measure aimed at regulating the lives of transgender youths. Gov. Andy Beshear said in his veto message Friday that the bill would increase youth suicides.

Georgia bans most transgender care for kids under 18

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Opponents say the new law is an unconstitutional infringement on parents' rights. Doctors could still be able to prescribe medicines to block puberty under the Georgia bill.

Nebraska Legislature advances bill banning gender-affirming care for children

By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press

The Nebraska Legislature has advanced a contentious bill that seeks to ban gender-affirming care for minors, despite threats from two lawmakers that they would filibuster the rest of the session.

Missouri Senate endorses transgender health restrictions, sports ban

By Summer Ballentine, David A. Lieb, Associated Press

The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to legislation that would temporarily prohibit gender-affirming treatments for minors and restrict their participation in sports.

Minnesota governor says his state is national model for transgender rights

By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan

With the 2022 election, Democrats in Minnesota took control of both chambers of the state's legislature for the first time in nine years. Gov. Tim Walz joined the state's House and Senate leadership in pushing reforms like voting rights for…

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