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Buttigieg rallies behind Kansas Democrats, blasts Republicans for focus on culture wars

by Roxie Hammill, Kansas Reflector The majority of public opinion already sides with Democratic candidates on issues like expansion of Medicaid, legalized medical marijuana and protection of kids from discrimination, said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during a stop Wednesday in Kansas City, Kansas. Who wins the midterms, he said, may come down to the … Continue reading “Buttigieg rallies behind Kansas Democrats, blasts Republicans for focus on culture wars”

Trio of Kansas Supreme Court justices up for retention defend independent judiciary

Each affirms judiciary supports functioning democracy by adhering to rule of law by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Overland Park — Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Taylor Standridge said the legislative and executive branches of government were distinct from the judicial branch because judges and justices were required to cast aside personal politics when making decisions. … Continue reading “Trio of Kansas Supreme Court justices up for retention defend independent judiciary”

Poll: 72% of Kansans back Medicaid reform stalled by GOP legislators since 2017

Kelly to again seek Medicaid reform, Schmidt remains expansion skeptic by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — A majority of Kansans across the political spectrum endorse expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in a statewide survey also indicating nine in 10 registered voters believe a candidate’s position on health care influenced votes at the polls. Kansas … Continue reading “Poll: 72% of Kansans back Medicaid reform stalled by GOP legislators since 2017”