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Former governor, House speaker clash on taxes, spending, primary results

by Stephen Koranda, Kansas Public Radio Editor’s note: This story is part of a 2016 Kansas elections collaboration involving the KHI News Service, KCUR, KMUW, Kansas Public Radio and High Plains Public Radio. Former Democratic Gov. John Carlin and former Republican House Speaker Mike O’Neal have starkly different views on the condition of Kansas government. … Continue reading “Former governor, House speaker clash on taxes, spending, primary results”

Four former governors hit the road to support Kansas Supreme Court

by Sam Zeff, KCUR Editor’s note: This story is part of a 2016 Kansas elections collaboration involving the KHI News Service, KCUR, KMUW, Kansas Public Radio and High Plains Public Radio. A bipartisan group of four former Kansas governors is predicting dire consequences if conservatives successfully oust four state Supreme Court justices. Former Democratic Gov. … Continue reading “Four former governors hit the road to support Kansas Supreme Court”

Governor to hospital association: ‘Is that really in the best interests of all Kansans?’

Letter from Governor Sam Brownback in response to a letter from Tom Bell of the Kansas Hospital Association: I appreciate the dialogue about the best way to address a very real problem, our struggling rural hospitals. Last I week I put forward a solution to eliminate the 4 percent Medicaid reduction by using the provider … Continue reading “Governor to hospital association: ‘Is that really in the best interests of all Kansans?’”