Kansas children programs face budget cuts across services
The Kansas Children’s Cabinet weighs cuts of about 43,000 dollars, risking 15 to 20 percent fewer children served. The Children’s Initiatives Fund funds grants from a 1998 tobacco settlement, with oversight by multiple agencies. Losses threaten autism diagnosis, telemedicine links, preschool programs, and early childhood grants, complicating access for families and delaying therapies.
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Gas price rise expected ahead of Labor Day weekend
Gas prices have ticked up after a two month dip, with the national average at $2.22 per gallon and Garden City about $2.13. Regional prices vary from $2.08 to $2.21, while WTI crude sits about 10 percent higher than a month ago. Analysts forecast a brief rise before a drop by mid-September as demand eases and cheaper winter gas flows in.
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State seeks federal funds to combat Zika spread
Kansas officials say local transmission remains limited but growing risk persists as states report cases. Cassie Sparks notes only Miami has seen local mosquito spread, though several Midwest states report cases. No vaccine exists and weather may not stop spread, with sexual transmission also documented. Kansas has fewer cases per capita than national average and officials aim to maintain that gap.
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Zika prevention guidance and funding debate
No Zika cases in Kansas as travel risks prompt mosquito bite precautions. CDC guidance covers clothing, repellents, bug nets, and condoms to curb transmission. State funding supports surveillance, diagnostics, and public education, while Congress debates a broader Zika package amid partisan fights.
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