Medicaid expansion bill advances to full Kansas Senate
A state Senate committee moved a bill to broaden Medicaid to cover about 145 000 more Kansans. Despite no vocal opposition, supporters see hurdles ahead including resistance from Republican Senate leaders and Gov. Jeff Colyer. Senate rules could force debate if leadership blocks the bill. The deadline looms for House and Senate leaders to push their bills to the other chamber.
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Kansas Senate panel advances campus free speech protection bill
A Kansas Senate committee moved a bill to prohibit public colleges from restricting student and faculty speech. It mandates policies affirming free speech rights and assigns broad latitude for speaking, writing, listening, challenging, and discussing any issue, while forbidding institutions from shielding individuals from offensive ideas.
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City Leaders to Address Downtown Protest in Lawrence
Lawrence City Commission will discuss a protest in downtown Lawrence after residents urged a formal statement and clarification of protest protocol. The panel heard about 30 minutes of public comment on a February 3 event featuring Confederate flags along the citys main thoroughfare.
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County eyes half cent sales tax for jail and mental health
Douglas County commissioners push a half cent sales tax to fund a mental health campus and jail expansion. Supporters say approval adds housing and care, while rejection could force phased jail growth and cuts to other services amid overcrowding and unrest concerns.
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