Editorial Compromise Drives Kansas Lawmakers Toward Debate
The Kansas Legislature reconvenes amid criticism of Speaker Ray Merrick for removing three education committee members over block grant funding and health panel members over Medicaid expansion. Proponents urge inclusive, diverse input from Republicans and Democrats, chairs and constituents to craft multipronged solutions for funding, health care, and state challenges.
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Brownback Uses Budget, Refugee Talk To Distract Kansas Ahead Of 2016 Session
The piece argues Gov. Sam Brownback leverages his 2016 State of the State address and a dashboard of campaign fundraising to distract from Kansas’ budget crisis. It notes $500,000 raised in 2015, $100,000 loans repaid, and a plan to extend orders restricting Syrian refugees while lawmakers face tax, school, and welfare debates. It cites Hawver as publisher.
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