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Kansas Democrats wield new power, but GOP leaders thwart Medicaid expansion in Legislature

by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service In the waning days of the 2019 session, the conservative Republicans controlling the Kansas Legislature made one thing clear to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and her allies: They were ready for a fight against Medicaid expansion. The issue commanded the four-month session, which ended in the wee hours Sunday. … Continue reading “Kansas Democrats wield new power, but GOP leaders thwart Medicaid expansion in Legislature”

Legislators give KCKCC national champions a standing ovation

Photo essay by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC Photos from KCKCC Highlighted by a standing ovation from Kansas state legislators, Kansas City Kansas Community College’s national basketball champions were honored at the State Capitol in Topeka Friday. With State Rep. Valdenia Winn as host, head Blue Devil coach Joe McKinstry and assistant coach Timeka O’Neal brought the … Continue reading “Legislators give KCKCC national champions a standing ovation”

Closed case DNA bill passes Kansas Legislature

by Mary Rupert A bill that would expand DNA searches to closed cases has passed the Kansas Legislature. According to State Sen. David Haley, D-4th Dist., who advocated for the bill, Senate Bill 102 was bundled with another measure and passed with only minor changes from the original bill. The bill now goes to the … Continue reading “Closed case DNA bill passes Kansas Legislature”