Kansas accepts USDA grant to help SNAP recipients find work

State to receive $3.4 million over three years, the lowest of 10 federal grants awarded by Dave Ranney, KHI News Service Topeka – Gov. Sam Brownback on Monday is expected to announce his administration’s participation in a federal grant program aimed at helping food stamp recipients find jobs and exit the program. Joining the governor … Continue reading “Kansas accepts USDA grant to help SNAP recipients find work”

Legislative newsletter from Rep. Stan Frownfelter, D-37th Dist.

Legislative newsletter from Rep. Stan Frownfelter, D-37th Dist. Contents: Block grants Budget overview Repeal of exemption would raise property taxes Changes to TANF-SNAP Repeal the RPS Fantasy football Changes to conceal and carry laws Keep in touch Block grants After just one week of debate, on a vote of 64-57, the Kansas House of Representatives … Continue reading “Legislative newsletter from Rep. Stan Frownfelter, D-37th Dist.”

Former Brownback cabinet secretary testifies for Medicaid expansion

Robert Moser headlines list of 150 expansion proponents from business, medical and religious realms by Andy Marso, KHI News Service Robert Moser, who until December was the secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, headlined a long list of Kansans asking legislators Wednesday to expand Medicaid. In a long-awaited and much-anticipated hearing in … Continue reading “Former Brownback cabinet secretary testifies for Medicaid expansion”