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State Government December 15, 2023 - 11:28 am

GOP leaders reject Kansas governor’s proposal for Medicaid expansion

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

GOP leadership in the Legislature rejected Gov. Laura Kelly’s latest proposal for Medicaid expansion, questioning whether federal regulators would allow a work requirement and calling for alternate reforms without offering their own plan.

Health December 14, 2023 - 2:30 pm

Kansas governor unveils revenue neutral Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly unveiled Thursday her proposal for a Medicaid expansion package that includes a work requirement, revenue streams to offset the state’s cost, abortion restrictions, and other provisions to address concerns raised by opponents.

Lawrence news December 11, 2023 - 10:35 am

Kansans: Vote for the state’s next license plate design

by Lawrence Times

After announcing a new license plate design, then hitting the brakes in response to Kansans’ reactions, the governor’s office has announced an opportunity to vote on what the next plates will look like.

Crime & Courts December 8, 2023 - 1:41 pm

House, Senate panel embraces potential reform of Kansas’ civil asset seizure law

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Members of a Kansas Legislature committee agreed to recommend reform of the system relied upon by law enforcement agencies to seize millions of dollars annually in cash and property from people suspected, but not convicted, of crimes.

State Government November 28, 2023 - 11:34 am

Kansas governor slams brakes on new license plate: ‘I’ve heard you loud and clear’

by Sherman Smith and Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly said Tuesday she would halt production of a widely panned new license plate and return to the drawing table.

Lawrence news November 22, 2023 - 10:23 am

Meet Kansas’ new license plates, coming in spring 2024

by Lawrence Times

Gov. Laura Kelly’s office has announced a new license plate design, coming to vehicles beginning in spring 2024.

State Government November 20, 2023 - 6:34 pm

ACLU of Kansas argues against Kobach request for temporary injunction in driver’s license case

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The ACLU argued in a court filing Monday the state’s Republican attorney general shouldn’t be granted a temporary injunction forbidding Kansans to change driver’s licenses to affirm their gender identity.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts November 17, 2023 - 12:50 pm

Douglas County organizations to receive nearly $570K to support crime survivors

by Lawrence Times

Gov. Laura Kelly announced Friday that nearly $570,000 in grant funds have been awarded to five Douglas County organizations to bolster support for crime victims and survivor services.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business November 16, 2023 - 7:02 pm

Community Children’s Center celebrates big step forward for child care in Lawrence

by August Rudisell

Community members of all ages gathered Thursday to celebrate a big advancement in early childhood care and services that will be available to Lawrence families.

State Government November 15, 2023 - 8:58 pm

Kansas Democrats push property tax relief as alternative to GOP’s ‘political extortion’

by Sherman Smith and Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

As House Democrats unveiled a proposal to save homeowners $500 million on property taxes, House Minority Leader Vic Miller brayed at GOP leaders who play “stupid games” to try to secure income tax cuts that primarily favor the wealthiest Kansans.

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