Health officials hopeful for end to local measles cases
Finney County reports six confirmed measles infections with seven people quarantined at home after exposure. Officials note vaccination remains the best defense and worry about potential exemptions that would ease vaccine declines, urging continued public health measures and high vaccination rates in Garden City schools.
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Kansas weighs plan to recruit illegal workers in bid to ease shortages
Kansas lawmakers face a clash over a business driven plan to create a pool of immigrant workers authorized to work despite undocumented status. The proposal would require a state cert‑for-labor shortage process and federal authorization, targeting illegals with five years stay, clean records, English learning goals, and no felonies. Pew Hispanic Center cites about 45,000 illegal workers in 2010, while western Kansas unemployment sits under 4 percent amid a 5.9 percent statewide rate.
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Boundary: Panel Approves Redistricting Proposal
The panel approved a plan to redraw eastern Kansas districts, moving Lawrence into Rep. Lynn Jenkins 2nd District while aiming to keep Manhattan with Jenkins. Topeka split proposals failed, and the 1st District must gain population to reach about 713,000, with officials emphasizing community ties and non political considerations.
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Obama proposes FHA backed refi plan to aid homeowners
President Obama urged broadening the reach of a government backed refinance program through the FHA to help underwater mortgages. The plan would let eligible homeowners refinance with FHA guarantee, funded by a new fee on large banks to shore up the insurance fund.
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Wishing You Home Amid War and a Final Joke
A boy named Bobby wrestles with news of Pearl Harbor, his teacher's death, and family grief as President Roosevelt dies and Truman prepares to lead. He writes to his dad with a joke to ease worry while his mother copes and the war's impact deepens.
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