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While Kansas fights over abortion again, here’s what the state’s laws allow today

by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — Kansans will likely vote this August on whether to become the fourth state to enshrine in their constitution that abortion isn’t a right. Anti-abortion activists say Kansas needs the change to protect its current abortion laws against potential court challenges. Their abortion rights counterparts warn many … Continue reading “While Kansas fights over abortion again, here’s what the state’s laws allow today”

Legislative update from Sen. Kevin Braun

Opinion column by State Sen. Kevin Braun, R-5th Dist. It has been a busy two weeks back in session. Some of the highlights are below. I have also posted a video to my Facebook on the “Protect Them Both” Constitutional Amendment and that can be accessed on Facebook at Kevin Braun for Kansas Senate District … Continue reading “Legislative update from Sen. Kevin Braun”

Four ways Medicaid expansion opponents in Kansas might still sink the deal

by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — Medicaid expansion is a done deal, right? Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Jim Denning, the second most powerful Republican in the Kansas Senate, have compromised on a plan. Together, they bring a majority of lawmakers with them. So, game over. Sure, the deal still needs to … Continue reading “Four ways Medicaid expansion opponents in Kansas might still sink the deal”