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Kentucky governor vetoes transgender girls sports ban

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's Democratic governor on Wednesday vetoed a bill that...

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Democratic governor on Wednesday vetoed a bill that…

Highlights

  • Gov.
  • Andy Beshear said the Republican-backed measure “most likely” violates the U.S.
  • Constitution’s equal protection rights.
  • The state’s GOP-dominated legislature will have a chance to override the veto when lawmakers reconvene April 13 for the last two days of this year’s session.
  • The bill sparked emotional debate at times but cleared both chambers with support from large majorities.
  • Republican Sen.