Health care at heart of economy in Kansas
The health sector is the states seventh-largest economic contributor with $3.8 billion in hospital wages generating $6.9 billion in total income. It employs 4,439 people, ranking No 4 among employers behind services, government and trade. Cindy Samuelson of the Kansas Hospital Association comments, based on 2007 and 2002 data from the Kansas Hospital Association and K-State Research and Extension.
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Kansas Hospital Association
Office of Local Government
K-State Research and Extension
Parents push for domestic violence bill in Kansas
Jana Mackey's mother urged lawmakers to pass House Bill 2517 expanding domestic violence definitions to include arson and property destruction by an intimate partner. Advocates say earlier designation could trigger treatment and prevent further deaths, noting 34 adults and 14 children murdered in 2009 domestic cases. House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee will consider the measure within days.
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Lawrence
Christie Brungardt
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Adolfo Garcia-Nunez
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Curt Brungardt
House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee
Pat Colloton
R-Leawood
Robert Stephan
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Hit and run penalties urged after fatal Lawrence crash
Law officials and families press for tougher penalties after a series of hit-and-run incidents in Lawrence. Krystyn Renfro, 32, was critically injured recently, with police seeking a light colored hatchback vehicle. Three prior fatal cases involved drivers who had been drinking, but lack of proof limited charges and led to light sentences.
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Rachel Leek
Lawrence
Krystyn Renfro
Lawrence Avenue
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Joel Hernandez
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Legislature says water rights fund drains into general fund
The Kansas water-rights fund of about 17 million dollars, meant for defending water rights, has lapsed into the general fund and been spent elsewhere. Senate budget members voiced bipartisan frustration noting the misstep stemmed from an incorrectly written 2007 law that swept the entire amount. Senator Emler cited the error and said a lockbox protection was not properly applied.
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Topeka
Kansas
Senate Budget Committee
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R Clifton
Laura Kelly
D-Topeka
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Jay Emler
R-Lindsborg
Attorney General's Office
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Lawrence School Board Looks to Trim Spending
Lawrence school board members discuss potential cost cuts as they debate next steps to reduce district spending ahead of a forthcoming meeting. The panel weighs programs, staffing, and operational efficiencies to preserve classroom resources.
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