JOHN HANNA, Associated Press

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  PPACA: Conservatives Win Big in Kansas Senate Primaries

  By JOHN HANNA, Associated Press  |  August 8, 2012

  Some Republican voters said they saw a vote in the primary as a way to oppose PPACA.

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  Kansas to Review Acquisition of Medicaid Contractor

  By JOHN HANNA, Associated Press  |  July 10, 2012

  The deal comes after the state awarded an Amerigroup subsidiary a contract to manage its Medicaid program.

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  Kansas Lawmakers OK Medicaid Plan, Stall on Taxes

  By JOHN HANNA, Associated Press  |  March 30, 2012

  Legislators must decide on tax cuts before than they complete work on the next budget.

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  Employee Groups Uncertain About Kansas Pension Plan

  By JOHN HANNA, Associated Press  |  March 6, 2012

  Under a 401(k)-style plan, an employee would be guaranteed 5 percent interest on the contributions annually. Upon retirement, workers would have a lump sum that could be converted into an annuity.

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  Kansas Blue Not Seeking State Medicaid Contract

  By JOHN HANNA, Associated Press  |  February 6, 2012

  The company says managing the $2.9 billion program would require it to make huge, rapid changes.

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  Kansas May Hire Medicaid LTC Manager

  By JOHN HANNA, Associated Press  |  January 27, 2012

  A proposed overhaul could put all enrollees, including those in nursing homes, in plans run by private companies.