Sebelius urges quick Kansas move to expand Medicaid
Former Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius said Kansas lawmakers must act quickly to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act before Republicans dismantle the program. She noted that North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper moved to expand Medicaid and suggested timing depends on Congress and the administration.
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Kansas lawmakers sworn in as 2017 session begins
The 2017 Kansas legislative session opened with all five new lawmakers taking oaths. They face a daunting task of closing a large funding gap and crafting a school finance plan to satisfy the state Supreme Court. Despite the challenge, lawmakers voiced hopes for cooperation and bipartisanship.
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EU expert on Obama rhetoric legacy
KU professor Robert Rowland notes Barack Obama began a transformational speech in 2004 stating no red or blue states, only the United States. He says Obama repeatedly echoed that unity theme in public remarks, shaping his presidency over eight years.
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Lawrence mayor touts public trust in State of the City
Outgoing Lawrence mayor Mike Amyx framed the State of the City address around public trust amid a volatile period for the City Commission. He recalled crises requiring unity and restoring community confidence after former mayor Jeromy Farmer’s resignation and related embezzlement allegations and guilty plea. Newly elected mayor Leslie Soden is shown greeting supporters as transitions unfold.
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