Huelskamp speaks at local farm and ranch show
U S Representative Tim Huelskamp addressed attendees at a Farm and Ranch Show, criticizing the Waters of the United States rule and its reach over small waterways. He noted a House bill to block the rule and expressed doubt over a Senate override. Huelskamp pressed for trade fixes to aid Kansas farmers, citing beef tariffs differing between Japan and Australia. The show runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Kansans weigh welfare reforms and lottery cross checks
Republicans unveiled a welfare aid overhaul proposing cross checks by the Department for Children and Families on adult applicants and on lottery winners of 10 000 or more. The plan aims to curb fraud while supporters cite Hope Act outcomes. Critics question motives and impact on needy families. Kansas Lottery spokeswoman Sally Lunsford noted 266 tickets worth 10 000 plus in 2015. Senator Michael O Donnell said reforms strengthen the system. Rep. John Carmichael questioned the true aim and cited continued hardship for Kansans on limited incomes. DCF spokeswoman Theresa Freed said much would be new to agency practices. The measure builds on the original Hope Act, which tied work requirements to child care subsidies and imposed lifetime limits and cash withdrawal caps later waived, with proponents arguing reduced caseloads and higher post assistance incomes.
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Legislators push to solve state hospital staffing troubles
Lawmakers at a hearing flagged staffing problems at Osawatomie and Larned State Hospitals, with KDADS planning a consultant review and possible budget requests. A October sexual assault by a patient drew federal scrutiny, leading to a Medicare funding withdrawal and renewed security measures. Federal inspectors cited record falsification, while overtime at Larned raised cost concerns and privatization was debated as a broader option.
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