Kansas Republicans Resist Guv Kelly Push For Medicare Expansion

Right now we take a closer look at news regarding healthcare that's far more important than culture war school choice topics or trans sports on the plains . . . And THAT is why it's pushed to the bottom of the MSM news-pile . . .

As she vowed during her reelection campaign, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly introduced Medicaid expansion legislation for the fifth year in a row. But Republican legislative leadership remains adamantly opposed, and Kelly's proposal hasn't receive a hearing.

"A select few in the Legislature continue to block expansion, going against the wants and needs of their own constituents," Kelly said.

Public opinion polling last fall by Fort Hays State University found a majority of Kansans — 72% — support Medicaid expansion, which advocates say would provide more people with health care while supporting medical providers, particularly rural hospitals.

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Advocates push Medicaid expansion, but Laura Kelly says Kansas Republicans won't negotiate

Advocates for Medicaid expansion in Kansas rallied Wednesday at the Statehouse, even as prospects appear dim that any such legislation will pass this year. As she vowed during her reelection campaign, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly introduced Medicaid expansion legislation for the fifth year in a row.