Medicaid expansion

Many Republican leaders oppose the expansion of Medicaid in the state.

Kansas lawmakers hope to come up with a new method for funding public schools. That's just one of the topics discussed in this week's "In Session," news from the Kansas Statehouse.

It looked like the idea of expanding Medicaid in Kansas was dead for this legislative session. But now, expansion proponents say they see signs of hope for expanding the program, so it can provide health coverage to more low-income residents.

Many rural hospitals across the Midwest are struggling to stay open. In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and other states, they're pushing for Medicaid expansion, which could help keep them financially afloat.

The rate of uninsured Americans is falling everywhere, except in Kansas.

Deadlines looming as legislative session near midway point.

Some Kansas lawmakers are now considering the idea of expanding Medicaid under provisions of the ACA or, Affordable Care Act - what some call Obamacare.

Regional headlines from the Associated Press

Hospital executives meet informally with Medicaid officials in Washington