Rachel Mipro

One SSPX member on the society's influence over local government: "Who’s going to win? The one with the most numbers."

I started looking into the Society of Saint Pius X two years ago, when members attempted to remove the local public library's lease. The changes in social life and local government over 40+ years of SSPX presence have been remarkable.

Here's my story on St. Marys, a rural Kansas town that has changed direction under the influence of a conservative Catholic sect. kansasreflector.com/2024/07/11/in-…

Kansas averaged 423 traffic fatalities over seven-year period before three-year decline leaving total at 388 in 2023. kansasreflector.com/2024/07/10/kan… #ksleg

Kansas' secretary of state forwards possible criminal case to attorney general involving political operative's attempt to control No Labels Kansas. kansasreflector.com/2024/06/11/sch… #ksleg

As the first Black woman to run the Kansas Democratic Party, Jeanna Repass knows what it’s like to be told to step down for a white male politician. Her message: “It’s got to stop.” kansasreflector.com/2024/06/11/kan… #ksleg

Fluctuations in Kansas tax revenue in April, May could influence tax reform debate in upcoming special legislative session. kansasreflector.com/briefs/kansas-… #ksleg

Kansas ethics complaint is filed against one of three GOP Senate candidates in the 1st District. kansasreflector.com/2024/06/05/pyl… #ksleg

Jewish studies, philosophy, geography, physics: The Kansas Board of Regents is in the process of determining which underperforming programs at state universities will be chopped and which will be subjected to progress reviews. kansasreflector.com/2024/06/06/kan…

A Topeka-based LGBTQ+ youth shelter, Braided Haven, will soon open a shelter and drop-in service center. kansasreflector.com/2024/06/03/bra…

Lawrence, Douglas County struggles with plan opening Wakarusa floodplain to housing, biz development. kansasreflector.com/2024/05/30/env… #kansas

A regional abortion provider is rolling out vasectomy services in Kansas as part of a toolkit to keep reproductive choices secure. The move comes after increased demand as multiple states attempt to chip away at reproductive rights. kansasreflector.com/2024/05/31/tak… #ksleg

Former Marion councilwoman files federal lawsuit over ‘conspiracy’ to silence her and newspaper | via @sherman_news #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2024/05/29/for…

Gov. Kelly asks Kansas Legislature to return June 18 to make a deal on income, sales and property tax cuts. kansasreflector.com/2024/05/29/gov… #ksleg #kansas

The state is set to bolster benefits for families of workers who have been killed and for workers who have been permanently disabled, marking change for the first time in more than a decade. kansasreflector.com/2024/05/30/kan… #ksleg

Mann and Davids diverge on U.S. House committee’s agriculture, food spending legislation | via @TimVCarpenter #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2024/05/24/man…

Advocates for a woman who is serving a minimum 25-year prison sentence for killing a man who sexually abused her have launched a public awareness campaign to pressure Gov. Laura Kelly to grant her clemency. #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2024/05/23/sup…

One of the region’s few abortion providers has stopped services, citing staff and protocol changes for what it says will likely be an “extremely short-lived hiatus.” kansasreflector.com/2024/05/24/kan… #ksleg

Healy is the state’s smallest school district and it is living on borrowed time. The district is one of many rural districts struggling with dwindling student populations. kansasreflector.com/2024/05/24/kan… #ksleg

Families that need food assistance during the summer could see relief through the state’s new student-geared program. The Kansas Department for Children and Families on Thursday announced Summer EBT. kansasreflector.com/briefs/kansas-… #ksleg