UPDATED: Governor vetoes bill banning transgender medical treatment for children

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(Updated to include statement from House Republicans and Senate president)

Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday vetoed a bill banning surgery and the use of puberty blockers for treating transgender children in Kansas, calling it "divisive" legislation.

“It is disappointing that the Legislature continues to push for government interference in Kansans’ private medical decisions instead of focusing on issues that improve all Kansans’ lives," Kelly said in a statement.

“Infringing on parental rights is not appropriate, nor is it a Kansas value. As I’ve said before, it is not the . . .

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