Kansas House Advances Medicaid Expansion Under ACA
The Kansas House voted 85 40 to expand KanCare to 138 percent of poverty, adding eligibility for about 181 000 more residents. The move, opposed by Gov. Sam Brownback, seeks federal aid and faces Senate action amid national ACA repeal uncertainty.
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Suspect in 105 mph chase eludes capture near Clinton Lake
Kansas authorities hunted a suspect after a dawn pursuit that began on I-70 near the North Second Street exit and ended with a dead end off East 550 Road. A Kansas Highway Patrol helicopter and two K-9 units aided the search, but troopers called it off after 4:45 a.m. with no arrest. The stolen vehicle originated in Kansas City, MO.
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Kansas House Okays Bill Restoring Guaranteed Teacher Tenure
The Kansas House approved a bill restoring guaranteed teacher tenure by a 72 to 53 vote, sending it to the Senate. Advocates said it guarantees due process for teachers fired, while opponents favor local district control. The measure was added to an arbitration bill to avoid death in committee as a deadline loomed.
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Douglas County approves easement purchases for road project
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved easement purchase agreements for a 2017 road project east of Lawrence. The plan upgrades include replacing a narrow bridge near the BNSF tracks on North 1500 Road, replacing a culvert at North 1550 and East 1625 roads, and major drainage work along the stream bed west of East 1625. The project will close North 1500 for a lengthy period once construction begins in late spring, Public Works Director Keith Browning said.
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Mediation Fails to End City Lawsuit Against The Oread Hotel
A second mediation session is ordered in the City of Lawrence lawsuit accusing Thomas Fritzel and linked entities of a fraudulent scheme to inflate tax rebates. The case seeks over 400000 in damages and termination of the incentive agreement, with court-ordered mediation to continue at the Topeka courthouse.
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City planner David Guntert remembered for 40 years of service
Lawrence city leaders honor David Guntert a longtime planner who died at 64 after four decades shaping plans and GIS data maps. Colleagues praised his calm demeanor and dedication noting his work on Plan 95 Horizon 2020 and downtown plans while building city GIS layers. Services pending.
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