Community calendar

In the event of inclement weather, contact the sponsoring organization to see if the event is still being held. Growth group offered for women Affirmations and Living Free Growth Group for Women will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group … Continue reading “Community calendar”

Saturday events

In the event of inclement weather, contact the sponsoring organization to see if the event is still being held. Church breakfast planned Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, plans an all-church breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23. There will be a free-will donation. Governor to participate in … Continue reading “Saturday events”

Kansas House approves Medicaid expansion, but the fight isn’t over yet

by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service A coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans powered past objections from conservative leaders in the Kansas House Wednesday to approve Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s Medicaid expansion proposal. Albeit a slightly revised version. During a debate that stretched from midday into the evening, the coalition prevailed in a rules fight … Continue reading “Kansas House approves Medicaid expansion, but the fight isn’t over yet”