KanCare debate grows as CMS flags KanCare lapses and lawmakers feel blindsided
Kansas disability groups and lawmakers accuse state officials of poor communication after CMS findings that KanCare Medicaid home and community based services fell out of compliance. Reports show low plan updates for autism and intellectual disability waivers and limited abuse reporting info. A January rejection on extending KanCare contracts heightened concern. Rep. Dan Hawkins calls for better future transparency.
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Quotes Reflect Polarized Reactions To Kobach Immigration Push
Online comments responding to a GCTelegram story criticize Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach on immigration policy. A separate quote from House Majority Leader Don Hineman condemns the 2012 tax cut as excessive, claiming it destabilized state revenues.
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The Nerd Prom Should Be Scrubbed This Year
The White House Correspondents Dinner faces pressure as Vanity Fair Bloomberg and other outlets pull out. Critics urge cancellation to avoid legitimizing harsh Trump attacks while supporters say the event honors the presidency and journalism. a broader fundraiser alternative is proposed.
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Letter From Leonard Pitts Jr On Public Servant Reality
Leonard Pitts Jr. of the Miami Herald pens a pointed open letter to the so called president. He argues elected leaders are not above scrutiny and laments attempts to silence media and judges. He emphasizes the president as a public servant answerable to 324 million bosses.
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Fight for the soul of America by a widowed pastor’s wife
Susan Stamper Brown argues that fighting for moral causes is essential despite backlash. She warns of a culture war waged by leftists, urges believers to speak out against corruption, and cites biblical lessons from Nehemiah and Jesus. Distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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