Justice Luckert Retires After 30 Years on Kansas Supreme Court
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Kansas Supreme Court Justice Marla Luckert, a trailblazer in her field, is retiring after 30 years of service. Following a stroke and car accident last year, she stepped down from her roles as chief justice and public duties. Luckert, the first woman to lead as chief district judge, made history again as the first woman chief justice in 2019. Her tenure focused on inter-branch collaboration to address critical issues like mental health, child welfare, and rural lawyer shortages. She navigated the court through the pandemic, tech issues, and significant rulings on school funding, voting access, abortion, and capital punishment. Luckerts departure follows Evelyn Wilsons retirement in July due to Lou Gehrigs disease, with Larkin Walsh taking her place and Eric Rosen becoming the new chief justice. Governor Laura Kelly may make the final court appointment, as discussions about a potential August ballot measure to change how justices are selected from merit nominations to direct elections by voters continue.
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