SRS Outlines 49 Million Dollar Budget Cuts
State social services face 49 million in cuts as Governor Graves trims 3.9 percent across agencies to close a projected deficit. Reductions hit foster care and family preservation while health aid for low income children faces premium hikes and eligibility tightenings. Families describing care duties fear layoffs and worse, including possible nursing home moves for disabled relatives.
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SRS
Schalansky
Bill Graves
Graves
Sharon Spratt
Cottonwood Inc
Lawrence
Bruce Beale
DCCCA
Kansas
Beale
Mitch Drucker
Assist LLC
Kansas Open Meetings Fight Over Sebelius Task Forces
The Attorney General reports Sebelius appointed task forces to study state government and keep meetings closed until she is sworn in January 13. Judge Rosen sets Dec. 12 hearing. Critics say openness is essential. supporters cite budget and efficiency reviews. A task force chairman quit over secrecy, while Sen Adkins says opens may be required by law. The suit stems from Sebelius staff negotiations.
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Attorney General’s
Sebelius
Shawnee County
Eric Rosen
Nicole Corcoran-Basso
Bill Graves
Graves
Ed Flentie
Hugo Wall
Flentie
David Adkins
R-Leawood
Adkins
Paul Stevens
Associated Press
Kansas
Missouri
Wal Mart revises footprint for Lawrence store near high school
Wal Mart offers a 151 588 square foot store with 6 378 square foot garden center down from 190 000 plus 9 000. An auto service center is removed and traffic reduction promises are pledged. Neighbors remain skeptical as the Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission weighs if the changes merit a new hearing on Dec 18.
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Free State High School
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission
Lawrence City Commission
Wal-Mart
Newman
Planning Commission
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