Kansas House considers Medicaid expansion bill amid ACA repeal uncertainty
The Kansas House, led by Rep Sue Concannon, introduced a Medicaid expansion bill as the chamber faces a possible repeal of the federal Affordable Care Act. Despite broad local support in Kansas, the state delegation in Congress is aligned with repeal, prompting urgency as hearings are set for February.
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Fortune smiles on Eudora teacher after health struggle
Eudora High School teacher Nate Robinson, recovering from five months of heart problems and a surprising health ordeal, beams while guiding juniors Haley Hoffman and Lindsey Fry on video presentations. On New Year’s Day he won a $50,000 online contest from dbrand.com after solving a math puzzle with help from colleague Scott Keltner.
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Regents ease stun gun and gun storage rules on campus
Kansas Board of Regents updated the statewide policy to allow stun guns for self defense and permit storage of concealed weapons in secure locations at universities. Individual campuses will decide access to storage and implementation.
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Student health insurance rates to climb. KU to award honorary debt.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh budget fix amid tensions
Kansas legislators questioned Gov. Brownback's accounting move to hide a $342 million budget hole, but signaled possible approval. House and Senate budget committees began reviewing the plan that avoids broad spending cuts and shifts funds to delay immediate problems.
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