Kansas legislators’ priorities misplaced

Oh, Kansas Legislature. Each year, we want to praise you for putting the people of Kansas first. And each year, it’s honestly a bit of a struggle.

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April 21, 2021 - 8:32 AM

Topeka State Capital

Oh, Kansas Legislature.

Each year, we want to praise you for putting the people of Kansas first. And each year, it’s honestly a bit of a struggle. You all spend so much time doing nonsensical things, while ignoring the very real struggles of many in our state.

So without further ado, then, here’s what the Legislature should have worked on this session. And what they shouldn’t have bothered with.

Should have: 

Medicaid expansion

We know that expanding the KanCare program will help rural hospitals. We know it will help thousands upon thousands upon thousands of uninsured Kansans. What makes this worse is that we suspect the House and Senate would pass the bill, but leadership has spent this year and last actively blocking consideration. Now that the American Rescue Plan is offering additional federal funds, the lack of action looks even more foolish.

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