Governor Brownback faces political cost in Kansas
Governor Sam Brownback pursued bold tax cuts welfare cuts and judiciary moves amid backlash from teachers lawyers and disability advocates. As the conservative agenda reshaped the statehouse his popularity waned and opponents warned the coalition could fracture threatening a second term. University of Missouri experts note the tax cuts strained the treasury and fueled opposition.
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Labor Day low-key in Garden City with slow police activity
Garden City observed a quiet Labor Day as residents enjoyed time off and local police reported little activity. Sgt. David Wheet noted typical holiday slowdowns and described normal duties of traffic enforcement and responding to calls. Residents like Tim and Britney Haunschild visited parks and the zoo while others relaxed at home planning small outings.
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Rural Kansas grapples with higher suicide risk and telemedicine push
In southwest Kansas experts report rural areas show higher death by own action rates due to social withdrawal and limited access to care. Compass Behavioral Health expands telemedicine to reach 20 percent more clients, driven by funding gaps and better tech, while still valuing in-person contact.
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Compass Behavioral Health
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