Tyson votes against autism bill on World Autism Awareness Day
Kansas State Senator Caryn Tyson opposed House Bill 2744, which would require insurance coverage for children under 12 with autism, saying the measure mirrors Obamacare mandates. The bill passed the House 114-3 and cleared the Senate 38-2 on World Autism Awareness Day.
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Medicaid gap fuels push to expand Kansas coverage
Lesley Rockers, coordinating with East Central Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center, says many Kansans fall through the cracks as Kansas resists Medicaid expansion. The Senate approved HB 2552 limiting expansion, while House legislation aims to join the Interstate Health Care Compact. Supporters argue expansion would cover thousands, with the federal government paying most costs, though exact figures are uncertain. Meanwhile, Kansas expands the PACE program from eight to 59 counties, offering home-based elder care alternatives and reducing reliance on traditional Medicare and Medicaid services.
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Brownback backs House funding fix for schools
Gov. Sam Brownback praised the Kansas House for passing a school finance bill with bipartisan support. The measure increases funding by 83 million dollars and provides 74 million in property tax relief, directing money toward classrooms to aid teachers and students. The Senate will consider its version before reaching the governor.
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Kansas joins suit against feds over lesser prairie chicken
Kansas formally joined an Oklahoma led lawsuit challenging federal authority to list the lesser prairie chicken as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Gov. Brownback and Attorney General Derek Schmidt argue against sue and settle tactics used to compel agency action. The case targets Fish and Wildlife Service rules affecting Kansas Oklahoma Colorado Texas and New Mexico. The bird population fell to a record low of 17616 last year. Senate Bill 276 would place Kansas as the sole regulator of prairie chickens within the state and exempt them from federal laws.
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Save American Workers Act aims to restore 40 hour full-time rule
The U S House passed H R 2575 to repeal the 30 hour full-time rule in Obamacare. Kansas Republicans Lynn Jenkins Mike Pompeo Tim Huelskamp and Kevin Yoder supported the bill which would set full-time at 40 hours per week. Analysts doubt Senate action.
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Veterans bill aims to help veterans find jobs and curb Obamacare mandates
Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and Senator Roy Blunt introduced the Hire More Heroes Act S 190 to exempt veterans and reservists from ACA employer mandates when they have TRICARE or VA coverage. The bill, supported by Moran, argues it expands job opportunities for veterans amid Obamacare delays. Companion House bill H R 3474 passed 406 1 in March 2014 with Kansas lawmakers backing it.
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City attorneys discuss gun liability and buy-back bans
Bezek questions a Kansas bill that would keep cities from being liable for gun injuries and would halt local buy-back programs. He argues the measure undermines local decision making and questions the rationale for adding unrelated sections to simplify gun laws.
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