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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

16 Feb 2000

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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 2000

Page

9

Record Cold Stuns Northeast with Subzero Temperatures

In 1943 a brutal cold snap swept the northeastern United States. Concord New Hampshire dipped to minus 43 degrees while Portland Maine reached minus 39. Falls Village Connecticut set a state record with a morning low of minus 32, yet the afternoon rose to 20 degrees above zero.

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Foster care contracts delayed raise concerns for agencies

Agencies providing foster care and adoption services in Kansas protest slow SRS contract negotiations. United Methodist Youthville and others bid to continue services in Sedgwick County and western Kansas, with multiple best and final offers requested. SRS officials defend thorough, fair process, delaying announcements to ensure fairness and accuracy for contractors and awaiting children.

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Wicuira Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Kansas Jane Eva United Methodist Youthville Youthville Sedgwick SRS Stacey Herman
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Editors urge sunshine laws changes in Kansas

Kansas newspaper editors told the House Local Government Committee that open records laws need teeth. Proposals include creating a public access officer in the attorney general's office to resolve disputes and levy fines up to 500 dollars per violation. A Democratic bill would add a broader freedom of information framework.

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Kansas House Bill Graves Carla Stovall Attorney General’s Office
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Secretary assigns duties to state office with similar role

A phrase notes a person acting as an information officer and directing duties to the secretary of state’s office with responsibilities akin to prior roles. The source emphasizes official alignment and functional similarity rather than new titles or distinct tasks.

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Secretary of State
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Committee weighs hog waste closure insurance plan

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee reviewed a bill to prevent shutting hog farms and abandoning waste lagoons. It would require nonlandown ers to carry insurance for closure costs and require landowners to annually prove they can cover such costs.

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Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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Early childhood plan faces funding and mandate concerns

Legislators heard that Kansas House bills on early childhood education for four year olds and all day kindergarten face funding gaps. Educators worry about unfunded mandates, while supporters cite tobacco settlement funds and general revenue. A separate bill would waive tuition for some graduate students.

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