Praeger pushing to expand Kansas health insurance access
Sandy Praeger, Kansas Insurance Commissioner, has led efforts to expand coverage through InsureKS.org and state outreach as HealthCare.gov operates federally. She travels Kansas to explain options, supports workers with up to date information, and champions insured access amid ACA rollout challenges. Sheldon Weisgrau lauds her leadership.
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Lawrence
Advocate for Homeless Advocate Faces Loss in East Lawrence
Saunny Scott, a 76 year old homeless advocate in Lawrence, may lose her home after her daughter with cerebral palsy had disability benefits cut. She has long served on disability access task forces and supported night bus service, helping homeless people off the streets. Local activist Hilda Enoch praises her leadership and dedication as issues persist. Please see ADVOCATE, page 2A.
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Saunny Scott
Lawrence
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East Lawrence
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Coalition For Homeless Concerns
KU hires new director of state affairs
Lindsey Douglas joins Kansas University as director of state relations in an $85 000 a year post two weeks before the 2014 legislative session. She will serve as the main liaison between KU and state officials and seek to restore budget cuts from the prior year. Douglas previously led policy and legislative affairs at KDOT and helped steer T WORKS a major statewide transportation program.
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Local group aids new mothers with postpartum mood support
A Lawrence group is addressing postpartum low mood among new mothers with specialized support and resources. The effort aims to reduce anxiety and provide guidance during the early parenting period as described on page 5A.
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