Opinion: Tragedy in South Carolina touches everyone

Window on the West by Mary Rupert The tragedy last week in South Carolina, a shooting of nine people attending a historic black church, brought out what I believe is one of the most forgiving acts I have ever seen. Families of the victims almost immediately said they forgave the shooter. They proved that hate … Continue reading “Opinion: Tragedy in South Carolina touches everyone”

Public health goals largely unmet in 2015 session

Advocates make incremental progress on some issues, but most initiatives stall by Andy Marso, KHI News Service When the 2015 legislative session started in January, public health advocates had reason to be optimistic they could reach some of their most ambitious goals. The Kansas Hospital Association was ramping up efforts to expand Medicaid coverage to … Continue reading “Public health goals largely unmet in 2015 session”

No charges in loans to Brownback re-election campaign

by Andy Marso, KHI News Service Gov. Sam Brownback’s office said Wednesday it had received word from the U.S. Attorney’s Office that no charges will be filed after an investigation into loans made to the governor’s re-election campaign. The governor released a joint statement with Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer, a plastic surgeon who also was … Continue reading “No charges in loans to Brownback re-election campaign”