Medicaid expansion debate opens in Kansas with hearings
Supporters of expanding KanCare win hearings after two years of GOP opposition. House Bill 2319 would require KDHE to craft an expansion plan and seek federal approval. Testimony from hospitals doctors safety net clinics and large businesses is planned with about 150 written submissions. Opponents number roughly four with proponents arguing expansion would cover uninsured adults and boost the Kansas economy via federal funds and hospital savings. The plan faces time limits in committee with a floor vote uncertain while Gov Brownback’s stance appears to inch toward a possible compromise paid for by the state.
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Kansas House committee approves moving elections to fall
The House Elections Committee voted 6-4 to advance Senate Bill 171 moving spring elections to fall. The bill, already passed by the Senate, consolidates elections and omits partisan local and school board races. Amendments placed local elections at the top of ballots to curb voter fatigue, while bond and tax increase in conjunction with primaries were removed from the bill. Critics warned multiple amendments without a full draft pose risks, but the panel sent the measure to the House floor.
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Secretary of State
Kris Kobach
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John Carmichael
Wichita
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Zoo Camp Teaches Kids About Environment at Lee Richardson
Jacob Stoppel, 7, records data from an experiment as Whitney Buchman, distance learning manager, guides children at Lee Richardson Zoo. The week-long spring break camp educates on plants, animals, and human impact, continuing through Friday.
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Jacob Stoppel
Lee Richardson Zoo
Whitney Buchman
Roundup of local events and fundraisers notes canceled and updates
The calf fry dinner sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion was canceled. Horace J. Good Middle School raised 1211.36 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society from Feb 2 to Feb 20, presenting the donation March 9 in the HGMS gym. Anthony Ortiz and Lori Hays classes led with 455.04. Registration opens for the Outrun Childhood Obesity event on April 4 to benefit Youth Fit Camp. Downtown Vision seeks 15 artists for 2015 Banner Art, with a juried process and entries due by April 7, banners shown in August, then hung on Main Street through mid-October.
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Joanna Loewen
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Anthony Ortiz
Lori Hays
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