Brady Center challenges constitutionality of Kansas gun law

Today the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence will file a federal lawsuit against the state of Kansas to strike down and stop enforcement of its law that declares guns made and kept in Kansas are exempt from federal gun laws and makes federal regulation of Kansas-made guns a felony, according to a news release. … Continue reading “Brady Center challenges constitutionality of Kansas gun law”

Kansas officials poised to launch health homes initiative for Medicaid beneficiaries

by Mike Shields, KHI News Service Topeka — Gov. Sam Brownback once called Obamacare “an abomination,” and with the federal health reform law now four years on the books bad-mouthing it has become a conservative Republican ritual. But this week, after more than a year of planning and preparation by Kansas and federal officials, the … Continue reading “Kansas officials poised to launch health homes initiative for Medicaid beneficiaries”

Commerce Department helps add jobs

Views West by Murrel Bland The number of Kansans working today, about 1.4 million, is about the same number as those working before the “Great Recession” hit in 2007. That was the message that Dan Lara brought to the Congressional Forum at its monthly luncheon meeting at the Reardon Convention Center. Lara, who handles public … Continue reading “Commerce Department helps add jobs”