Kansas clinics to receive 1.4 million for opioid battle
The U S Health and Human Services agency will fund four Kansas clinics with 1.4 million dollars to address heroin and prescription opioid abuse. The grant supports improved prescribing education, wider naloxone use, and expanded screening and access to treatment as part of a national push to combat the epidemic.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Kansas
Department
Stephene Moore
Missouri
Iowa
Stacy Chamberlain
Kansas Department For Aging and Disability Services
Obama
Naloxone Access in Kansas Faces Barriers
Kansas remains among six states prohibiting doctors from prescribing naloxone to addicts and their families, limiting overdose reversal tools. Naloxone is carried by some EMS on ambulances, but rapid brain shutdown after heroin can outpace rescue, prompting calls from CDC to expand access. Chamberlain cites uncertainty on agency push while Dr Scanlan notes life-saving value amid ongoing debate.
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Kansas
Chamberlain
Harold Casey
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National Conference of State
U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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Wichita
Budget clash: Vaughn and Masterson over Kansas funds
In a Senate Ways and Means hearing on SB463, Erick Vaughn of Kansas Head Start clashes with Sen. Ty Masterson over moving tobacco settlement and sales tax receipts into the state general fund. They debate transparency, earmarks, and whether funds are protected for early childhood programs amid ongoing budget battles.
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Topeka
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Children’s Cabinet
Kelly
Highway Fund
Children’s Initiatives Fund
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Kansas House approves live-streaming bill for hearings
The Kansas House passed a live-streaming bill 118 to 0 to enable online audio of committee hearings. The plan funds upgrades via the Information Network of Kansas with legislative rooms chosen by the Legislative Coordinating Council. Rep Stephanie Clayton led the push for more transparency alongside lawmakers praising the measure.
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