Best Thing About Lawrence Exchange Visitors Share Impressions
Twenty students from Lawrence's Sister City Hiratsuka Japan visited for the annual exchange with Lawrence Sister Cities and the Friends of Hiratsuka. The weeklong program involves seventh through 12th graders. Anju Sasaki Anju Sasaki noted enjoying American lifestyle and stories while Chitose Takeda said the supermarket was vast and impressive. Kate Dryoga photographed the event.
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State unsure on foster parenting by gay couples
PERA Kansas will not bar single people from fostering abused and neglected children but has not decided whether married same sex couples may be licensed. The Department for Children and Families previously announced a broad policy review. Theresa Freed said no foster licensing changes have been made.
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Kansans told Medicaid canceled by computer glitch
The Kansas Department of Children and Families said a computer glitch during a switch to a new system caused thousands to receive letters falsely stating their Medicaid coverage was canceled. DCF ensured everyone affected would get a corrected notice within a week.
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Revenue shortfall in Kansas July tax take edges short of estimates
Kansas tax revenues for July come in at about $3.7 million below officials' projections, prompting review of state receipts. Officials emphasize the gap affects the outlook for near term budget planning and may influence ongoing fiscal policy discussions.
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