Medicaid expansion returns as lawmakers reconvene in May
Democrats ready another push to expand Medicaid with changes aimed at gaining conservative support while opponents vow to fight any modification. Legislature meets again May 1 to tackle a new school finance formula and a roughly $1 billion budget gap. Senator Ty Masterson warns expansion could be sidelined by other issues and conference committee routes. See Medicaid, Page A10.
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Lawmakers discuss Medicaid and hospital closings in Garden City
Kansas legislators on a Saturday panel warned that rural hospitals shrinking and one large Topeka facility will close. Senator John Doll urged courage to pass Medicaid expansion or opt out, while Rep. Jennings supported expansion amid mixed national signals.
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Leg Coffee video clips raise questions after veto vote
The GCTelegram highlights a Legislative Coffee online, quoting Jennings who criticizes Rep. Shannon Francis R Liberal for voting against the Medicaid veto override. The override failed by three votes from a two thirds majority, 81 in favor, 44 against, with Francis saying western Kansas hospitals would benefit the least. See Coffee, Page A10
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Young photographer travels with National Geographic program
Ali Levens, a 15 year old Syracuse High sophomore, embraced photography from early childhood. Her main passion led her to Yellowstone National Park last summer through National Geographic Student Expeditions, a program offering field trips for students aged 13 and up.
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