Small pharmacies protest management system
Hundreds of Kansas pharmacists in white coats rallied at the Capitol in Topeka on Feb. 5 to meet with legislators and advocate for restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs.
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State legislators consider convention to curb feds
TOPEKA — A familiar proposal encouraging Kansas legislators to limit the federal government’s influence returned last week to the Statehouse.
Kelly tries again to expand Medicaid
TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday her seventh attempt to expand Medicaid, which has continuously faced staunch opposition from Republican leadership.
Democrats propose minimum wage hike
TOPEKA — Top Democrats, including the governor, proposed last week raising Kansas’ hourly minimum wage to $15 in response to Republicans’ plan to eliminate taxes on tips.
Schools lengthen cycle time for students to keep iPads
The Smoky Valley Board of Education voted Monday night to have students through sixth grade use their Apple iPads for three years instead of two before the machines move on to other applications in the school district or are sold or recycled. This is expected to save about $20,000 a year.
Democrats oppose amendment as prompt for GOP voters
TOPEKA — Rep. Kirk Haskins questioned Tuesday the merits of altering the Kansas Constitution to “really, really, really, really” be sure that only U.S. citizens are voting in elections.
Former council member Gallant faces federal drug charges
A federal grand jury indicted Lindsborg businessman and former City Council member Emile M. Gallant on charges of cocaine distribution and gun possession during drug… Login to continue reading Login…
Voice given, voices guided
Fifth- and sixth-grade boys packed the front half of Messiah Lutheran Church’s pews to sing in Latin and Swahili. Alex Underwood was at the chancel, balanced on one leg or springing on the balls of his feet or pacing between the halves of his choir, meanwhile signaling with his hands, joining in tenor or falsetto, and snapping his fingers clearly over 70 or so pre-adolescent voices.
Red-meat allergies increase
Researchers at Kansas State University say the number of cases of an allergic reaction to red meat tied to tick bites is increasing across the state.