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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 2014
Page
7
Statehouse coverage outlines the clash over school funding tied to a pending Supreme Court ruling. Brownback and allies seek to fix the judicial appointment process, while opponents defend the current method. Proposals to alter retirement ages and constitutional changes face House hurdles as lawmakers weigh court and funding reforms.
Kansas lawmakers weigh expanding Medicaid under the ACA despite GOP opposition. The Kansas Hospital Association hires Mike Leavitt to press for expansion while a Democrat plans a bill for hearings. Senate president signals cautious openness amid rollout concerns. Hospitals seek prompt KanCare reimbursements and critics cite TANF declines as aid access shrinks.
The Kansas proof of citizenship requirement to register to vote has left nearly 20,000 potential voters in limbo and triggered lawsuits. Governor Brownback distances himself from Kobach, who drives the issue, while lawmakers push a Protection Against Voter Suppression Act to require sworn US citizenship under penalty of perjury. A federal lawsuit resolution may shape state action.
Conservative lawmakers tied to the American Legislative Exchange Council push to repeal the Kansas Renewable Portfolio Standard. Senate President Susan Wagle and House Speaker Ray Merrick oppose the RPS, while Dennis Hedke moves to sponsor repeal this session. Brownback backs wind energy but won’t say his stance if a repeal bill reaches him. The abortion fetal heartbeat bill is expected to be debated again, amid court challenges to several changes already signed into law.
Some conservatives seek a 401(k) style overhaul for new teachers and public workers in Kansas while others urge waiting for the impact of recent Kansas Public Employees Retirement System reforms on the finances before deciding.
Lawmakers from Kansas discuss budget concerns tax and education funding and plans for Medicaid expansion and KanCare oversight. Sen Marci Francisco focuses on education funding revenue and the state water plan while Rep Barbara Ballard and Rep Paul Davis push school funding Medicaid expansion and middle class tax relief. Sloan and Wilson advocate water sustainability energy policy redistricting reviews and welfare regulation hearings.
Reporter promotes using Twitter for near real time Kansas Legislature coverage. Names several prolific tweeters including Rep Stephanie Clayton and Sen Greg Smith, plus handles and a contact for Journal-World reporter Scott Rothschild.
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