Revved-up deportations leave behind single moms
Palm Beach may see thousands of immigrant women become single mothers as their undocumented husbands are deported. The piece follows Ana Matias of Jupiter and others in West Palm Beach, detailing family disruption, economic struggles, and calls for executive action to halt non-criminal deportations. Families face schooling issues, poverty, and reliance on limited government aid while advocating for reform.
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Jupiter
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U.S
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John Boehner
Rohio
GOP
Lamar Smith
Texas
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Luis
Santiago
Godinez
CVS
Micaela Martin
Lake Worth
Palm Beach County
St. John Fisher
Luisa Berduo
Daily Roblero
Edwin Roblero
Berduo
Tomas Roblero
Guatemala
Drones and AgEagle Flight Details Highlight Farm Data Use
A farmer duo test the AgEagle drone to gather precise aerial imagery and farm history. They note the device can fly 35 to 40 mph in gusts, boasts a 58 inch wingspan, two lithium ion batteries, and up to 45 minutes of autonomous flight, with a remote as backup.
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Moore
Jennie Barker Road
Rodkey Road
Drone legislation advances in Kansas Senate amid privacy debate
In Topeka a Kansas Senate committee advanced Senate Bill 409 to regulate unmanned drones. Senator Caryn Tyson cited privacy protections while opponents questioned military and law enforcement limits. A live drone demonstration described the AgEagle device built in Neodesha costing about $12,500.
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R-Parker
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Lawrence Journal- World
Tyson
Tom Hawk
Manhattan
Greg Smith
Overland Park
Judicial Council
Smith
Flood insurance rates spark debate in floodplain areas
Officials say the proposed insurance program is not realistic for flood prone areas. Dreher and Finger criticize uniform rates while Douglas County plans to mail notices this spring about changes. Communities like Hays have used levees and buyouts to mitigate risk, but budgets limit such efforts. Ted Boyle notes long-term residents in North Lawrence recall past floods and ongoing controls.
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Linda Finger
Douglas County
Kansas
Finger
Hays
Wuertz
Ted Boyle
North Lawrence
Autism Insurance bill advances in House debate
House members blocked several amendments to a bill affecting autism coverage. Rubin warned that changing treatment hours or age limits could disturb the balance between insurers and lawmakers. Rep Stan Frownfelter objected to claims about working for insurers and urged protecting youths seeking a chance.
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House
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Kansas City
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