Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill to Protect Christians Adopting Children

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill Monday to protect Christian families seeking to adopt or foster children.The veto is drawing sharp criticism from Christian groups who argue the move exacerbates the state’s foster care crisis.The vetoed legislation, H.B. 2311, known as the Adoption Conscience Act, passed the Kansas House 84-38 and the Senate 31-9 earlier this year. The bill sought to ensure that the Secretary for Children and Families could not impose policies requiring prospective foster o