Governor, Senate president square off on Medicaid expansion

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Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday denounced Senate efforts to block Medicaid expansion, which is likely now headed for a study committee after the Legislature adjourns.

"I am here today to say that enough is enough," Kelly told reporters at a news conference.

"No more stall tactics. No more bait and switch. No more excuses. It is time to expand Medicaid in Kansas."

Immediately after Kelly's news conference, Senate President Susan Wagle held a news conference across the building from where Kelly met with reporters.

Wagle said she would send the bill passed by the House to a committee for . . .

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