Doll and Powell clash on Kansas health care path
State Sen Larry Powell and opponent John Doll debated health care policy at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin. Powell urged personal responsibility while Doll pushed for Medicaid expansion to broaden access, citing provider shortages under current policies.
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Powell and Dall Spar On Stage In Lakin Candidate Forum
Incumbent Kansas State Senator Larry Powell answers a question while challenger State Representative John Dall watches during a Thursday candidate forum at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin.
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So Long Lions at Lee Richardson Zoo Opening Day
Five African lion cubs observe their mother on their first public exhibit day at Lee Richardson Zoo on July 7, 2015. A year later each cub weighs over 200 pounds, marking rapid growth and attention from visitors and staff.
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Lions from LRZ head to Denver Zoo in farewell party
Lee Richardson Zoo will send four male lions and a female cub to the Denver Zoo. The May 17 2015 born cubs weigh over 20 pounds each. Names Kito Bahati Usiku and Dasiri mean jewel lucky night adventurous in Swahili. Lulu the female means pearl. The Sunday event runs 2 to 4 pm near the lion exhibit with craft activities and a big farewell card.
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Brownback open to bigger government cuts says open to discussion
Gov Sam Brownback said he is open to bigger spending cuts but wants lawmakers to lead the discussion. He noted budget balancing measures included sweeping dollars from the highway fund and a children’s programs fund, with over 680000 redirected from the Kansas Reading Success program. Senate President Susan Wadses urged deeper reductions as state faces cash constraints and a record 800 million debt issuance. Brownback stressed the legislature sets spending levels, while he will propose a budget plan. he avoided broad tax policy talks.
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