Budget cuts hit SRS program leaving Linnenkamp at risk
The SRS service cuts,, totaling 26.6 million from a 2.2 billion budget, target 350 low income clients. Gov. Bill Graves seeks to avert a 312 million shortfall, saving about 335 thousand from Feb 1 to June 30. Linnenkamp, score 17, risks losing aid. attendant Brenda Allen criticizes the plan and lawmakers face pressure to restore funding.
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Lawrence
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Kansas seeks more diversity in judiciary amid minority underrepresentation
The Kansas Supreme Court nomination process faces criticism for a lack of minority candidates and a predominantly white nominating commission. Community leaders and bar officials urge outreach to Blacks Hispanics and women while noting few minority judges and law-school demographics show low minority enrollment.
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Wichita
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Topeka
Richards
Cuts Will Make Poor People More Poor Says CLO Client
Shawna Buller and Community Living Opportunities criticize Kansas SRS budget cuts that cap Buller’s part time library income at 645 monthly, reduce CLO funding by up to 125000, and push some clients first time onto income limits. CLO warns at least a dozen clients lose 70 a month, others face new limits.
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Kansas Association of Centers For Independent Living
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United Methodist Church of Kansas
Shawna Buller
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
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Lawrence Public Library
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Johnson
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SRS
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