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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 2012
Page
2
A Kansas advocacy group seeks to introduce Death with Dignity style legislation mirroring Oregon. Members cite legal safeguards, patient autonomy, and broader end of life compassion, while opponents including medical professionals and a Catholic parish voice caution on ethics and potential risks.
A Kansas birding group met before dawn to observe the male greater prairie chickens at the Konza Prairie lek. Guides noted the species once near extinction has rebounded to near half a million, with Kansas and Nebraska hosting the largest remaining populations. The observers watched booms, displays, and territorial posturing as the birds defended lek space while hens visited multiple leks before mating.
Advocates for the elderly challenge Kansas Governor Sam Brownback s pick Barbara Hickert as long term care ombudsman the third appointee from the nursing home industry and follow ups of Sebelius and Parkinson selections. They warn a nursing home background may bias decisions against consumer interests.
Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug says local tow firms on the county list can charge freely and, with federal limits limiting caps, the issue is complex. Wichita has used a market approach requiring cost sheets for non preference tows, educating drivers to choose, while county officials plan to review ordinances ahead of the April 24 commission agenda.
Tom Stolz estimated Jen Middleton would have paid a Wichita tow company. The comparison shows charges: towing 80 versus 275, mileage 4 per mile versus 25, gate 0 versus 35, labor 0 versus 185, cleanup 0 versus 185, storage 20 per day versus 35, winch 0 versus 200, total 164 versus 1110.
The Women's League circulates a petition asking voters to support physician assisted death by own action. Readers are invited to cast a yes or no vote at LJWorld.com with options Yes CI No CI Not sure.
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