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Group that opposes Medicaid expansion in Kansas also fighting Florida bill

by Jim McLean, KHI News Service A conservative advocacy group that opposes Medicaid expansion in Kansas is fighting a Florida plan backed by that state’s Republican Senate president. Health News Florida, a partner of the KHI News Service, reports that Americans for Prosperity, a free-market advocacy group funded by Kansas business titans Charles and David … Continue reading “Group that opposes Medicaid expansion in Kansas also fighting Florida bill”

Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist.

Last week was an eventful week in the Kansas Legislature. We spent all day Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on the House floor debating and passing almost 30 pieces of legislation. Thursday and Friday were reserved for conference committee meetings where appointed members of the House and of the Senate met to work bills that had … Continue reading “Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist.”

KCK school board contest features qualified candidates

by Mary Rupert Candidates for the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools Board of Education this year are highly qualified, either through their previous experience on the board or in the education field, or through their community involvement. Candidates described their qualifications at a series of public forums, including one on Thursday night at John F. … Continue reading “KCK school board contest features qualified candidates”