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House Doubles Down For KPERS By Advancing $1 Billion For Pensions
Similar deal signed in 2015 by Brownback a $272 million positive.
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The Mini-Debate About Expanding Medicaid Had A Tragic Ending
Before we get to the hopelessness of what happened next, let’s review what Kansans think about expanding Medicaid.
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Former Gov. Colyer Takes Step Toward Launching 2022 Campaign
Democrats pounce, denounce legacy of Brownback and Colyer
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$100 Million Low-Interest Loan Program Applications Now Open
Cities facing high utility bills due to the extreme cold last month can now apply for their share of $100 million in low-interest loans.
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The Kansas Legislature Has Solutions To Fight Hunger
One in four Kansas children are food insecure, meaning they may not know where their next meal is coming from.
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U.S. House Passes Sweeping Voting Rights Package
The historic package will face an uphill battle in the Senate as no Republicans currently support the bill.
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Bills Passed On Detaining Foster Children, Rural Development
The Kansas Senate cast affirmative votes for more than two dozen pieces of legislation.
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Lawsuit Accuses BP Energy Of Price Gouging During Extreme Cold
A small Kansas town is fighting natural gas prices charged by BP Energy during last month’s extreme cold.
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COVID Vaccination Program Launched For Meat Processing Workers
National Beef CEO lauds intervention by governor, others.
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Argument Over Move To Allow Under-21 to Carry Concealed Firearms
House rejects limits on concealed guns at Capitol, college campuses.
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What's Lost In The Spring Ritual Arguing Over Education Funding
Epic battles over education funding are, I guess, a rite of spring in Kansas.
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Senate, House Working On Twin Tracks To Broaden Business Immunity
Kansas GOP lawmakers eager to add nursing homes to protected list.
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Legislature Moves Quickly To Spare Towns From Financial Ruin
Kansas lawmakers moved to pass legislation providing $100 million in low-interest loans to cities facing high utility bills.
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Senate Republicans Shut Door On Proposed Medicaid Amendment
Efforts to expand Medicaid in Kansas were dealt a blow after an amendment to do just that was rejected largely along party lines.
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Lawmakers Mustn't Let Nursing Homes Off The Hook For COVID Cases
While nursing home residents and staff are dying, the industry is lobbying for protection from COVID-19 related lawsuits.
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Rural Development Tool Key To Addressing Housing Needs
Initial approval to a bill would expand a rural development program aimed at addressing housing needs and revitalizing downtowns.
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Governor Pledges To Veto Any Disaster Management Bill
Senate GOP lays bare disdain for Democrat’s COVID-19 leadership.
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Topeka Man Blocked Officers, Tried To Break Into Pelosi’s Office
Will Pope left an impression on the U.S. Capitol Police officer who tried to restrain him inside the Capitol building.
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KDHE Finds Eight More Cases Of U.K. Variant In Sedgwick County
The eight individuals live in a single house in Sedgwick County.
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This Doctor-Senator Is A Threat To Public Health
Mark Steffen, an anesthesiologist, frequently touts his medical credentials in his new role as a state senator from Hutchinson.
