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Failure to expand Medicaid hurts the bottom line of our Kansas local communities. Push your lawmakers to act.
By Shannon Portillo and Jade Piros de Carvalho
Special to Gannett Kansas
As local governments across Kansas work on their budgets this summer, counties and cities are struggling to keep mill levies stable amid revenue shortfalls and skyrocketing material costs.
Unfortunately, state lawmakers’ refusal to expand Medicaid left federal dollars on the table that could have offset local tax burdens. To date, Kansas has forfeited more than $4.9 billion because of the Legislature’s refusal to expand Medicaid. Kansas will lose an additional $450 million in American Rescue Plan funding by continuing to not act.
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The Hutchinson City Council may take up an ordinance banning conversion therapy within the city if it involves minors.
Councilwoman Jade Piros de Carvalho said she was approached by a member of the Hutchinson Youth Council asking that the city take a look at the issue and she wondered if the council would consider it.
Conversion therapy is an attempt to change the sexual orientation of an individual who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ).
It usually targets youth, Piros de Carvalho said.
The Lawrence City Commission banned the practice in April and the city of Roeland Park did so last summer.
Ribbon cuttings held for brewery, candy shop
GREAT BEND – The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassador’s Club hosted Ribbon Cuttings at 1305 and 1403 Main Street to recognize two businesses.
The first was for the opening of Dry Lake Brewing.
Named after Lake Barton, Dry Lake is the first brewery ever in Great Bend and is locally owned.
Kevin Burkey and Ryan Fairchild opened the business on May 6 with seven employees.
Currently, the brewery is open from 3 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturdays.
On days without a food truck on site, you can bring in food or have it delivered to the brewery. Go to the website for a list of days with food and menus for each day.