Baker accepts Dole Leadership Prize at Dole Institute
The award honors Baker for civility in politics and governance amid Washington partisanship. Speakers, including Nancy Boyda and Jerry Moran, praise bipartisan efforts and Baker’s ties with Bob Dole. Dole Institute Director Bill Lacy notes Baker’s public service, referencing Baker’s roles from White House staff to ambassador.
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Baker donors $25,000 to Dole Center amid Kansas ties
Former Sen. Howard Baker announced a $25,000 cash award gift to the London Center for Aging at KU Medical Center, linked to Alf Landon’s legacy. The event drew Republicans and one Democrat, with Baker endorsing Thompson’s presidential bid while praising McCain. Baker noted a lifelong passion for photography.
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Santa lookalike caps NH title in rock paper scissors
Ray Scott, a 64 year old retiree with a white beard, won New Hampshire’s rock paper scissors title after eight rounds in Manchester bars. He heads to Las Vegas for the USA league national final with a $50,000 prize, emphasizing showmanship over strategy and planning a larger act for Las Vegas.
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Kansas Medicaid reform hits special education funding shortfall
Kansas faces a 37.5 million dollar cut in federal funds for special education as CMS ends bundled Medicaid payments and shifts to fee-for-service. State taxpayers must cover 45.6 million this year and 44.5 million next year to meet CMS requirements. Officials blame a mix of rising health costs and aggressive federal funding strategies, while CMS reviews continue and MAXIMUS exits.
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Medicaid programs labeled "severely challenged" nationwide
An independent assessment finds Medicaid programs vary greatly in eligibility, scope, and physician reimbursement. Massachusetts leads, Mississippi tails, with scores spanning a twofold gap. The 143 page Public Citizens Health Research Group report cites wide state differences in care and funding.
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