Advocates Say Kansas Poverty Policies Deepen Hardship
Kansas advocates allege Gov. Brownback cuts strain the poor by shrinking the social safety net and limiting Medicaid expansion. They cite 13.8 percent living below poverty, 384,000 in need, and fear retaliation for criticism as policies tighten.
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Zoo unveils new volunteer roles including education ambassadors
Lee Richardson Zoo staff announced two new volunteer opportunities to join the education program. Docents will stay, with enrichmentists and zoo ambassadors added to expand outreach. At a Saturday coffee at Finnup Center, attendees learned training covers animal handling and presenting to schools and groups.
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Kansas Officials Prepare New Water Conservation Proposals
As drought grips the state and fracking grows, agriculture officials plan to brief Kansas lawmakers on several water conservation measures. Details remain under rulemaking by the Department of Agriculture while concepts were outlined to the Kansas Water Office board. Some proposals extend 2012 changes and others address fracking needs and municipal shortages.
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Drought shrinks Kansas water system across state
Statewide drought drains water supplies from winter wheat to ponds and Cheney Reservoir. Every lake suffers as reservoirs run low and boat ramps fail. Kanopolis Lake sits six feet below conservation pool, with no usable ramps. Officials warn drought will persist through March and inflows remain unlikely.
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