2019 Legislature in Review
The Kansas Catholic Conference 2019 Legislative Review If the 2019 Kansas Legislative “Veto Session” ended at 3:08 a.m. on Sunday,
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STATEMENT ON MEDICAID EXPANSION FROM THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF KANSAS
APRIL 30, 2019 The living faith tradition of the Catholic Church inspires us, the Catholic Bishops of Kansas, to support
Bishops Endorse Medicaid Expansion, With Strong Reservations
April 30, 2015 Click here to see the bishops’ statement on Medicaid expansion.
Bipartisan Leaders Offer Assistance on KanCare Transition
February 21, 2013 Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer and House Democratic Leader Paul Davis have authored a joint column addressing the
KS Catholic Conference Statement on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Health Care Law
June 28, 2012 The United States Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that the national health care law is constitutional. The
KS House Judiciary Committee Approves Health Care Conscience Bill
March 6, 2012 The House Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would protect health care institutions and personnel from discrimination
Obama Administration Mandates Coverage for Contraceptive & Abortifacent Drugs
August 4, 2011 In a move celebrated by Planned Parenthood, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, led by
Obama Administration Overturns Conscience Protection Rule
February 19, 2011 The long-anticipated decision by the Obama Administration to overturn the Bush Administration’s conscience protection regulation has finally
US Senate Votes Against Repeal of New Health Care Law
February 5, 2011 An attempt to repeal the new health care reform law failed on a party line vote of
US House Votes to Repeal New Health Care Law
January 20, 2011 Wednesday, the US House voted 245-189 to repeal the new health care law passed by Congress and