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Kansas governor approves budget including extension of postpartum coverage

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Gov. Laura Kelly signed Wednesday a $16 billion state budget backed by most lawmakers from both parties, including an extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage, a fully funded water plan and rainy day money. The budget for 2022 and 2023 places $500 million in the state’s budget stabilization fund. … Continue reading “Kansas governor approves budget including extension of postpartum coverage”

Kansas governor announces food company’s $110 million investment in Olathe warehouse

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Gov. Laura Kelly touted Tuesday a food company’s $110 million investment for an automated distribution center in Olathe that could create more than 125 new jobs. The distribution complex for Smithfield Foods, a “vertically integrated” food company and the world’s largest pork producer, will span near 20 million … Continue reading “Kansas governor announces food company’s $110 million investment in Olathe warehouse”

Governor signs Kansas law allowing harsher penalties against child abusers

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Under a new Kansas law, those found guilty of child abuse will face harsher penalties in line with other severe crimes. House Bill 2508, signed into law Monday by Gov. Laura Kelly, amends the Kansas Criminal Code’s severity levels for the crime of child abuse and allows for … Continue reading “Governor signs Kansas law allowing harsher penalties against child abusers”