Brownback targets Planned Parenthood funding in state address
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback used the 2016 State of the State to rebuke Obama on foreign policy, reject Medicaid expansion, and call for merit pay in schools while ordering KDHE to cut all Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood citing body parts trafficking. He aimed to mobilize conservative voters ahead of the 2016 elections.
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Health care excerpts note KanCare success and ObamaCare failure
The speech highlights KanCare as working while criticizing ObamaCare. It also urges the Legislature to design a new education funding system that directs more money into instruction.
Elected officials blamed for failing to lead on threats
In a statement addressing security, officials are urged to protect citizens from foreign and domestic dangers. The speaker accuses the president of failing to provide leadership in this critical area.
Efficiency consultants outline $2B in savings
A Kansas Legislature contracted firm Alvarez & Marsal produced a 260 page report detailing more than 105 recommendations to save over $2 billion in five years. It cites changes to benefits, vendor payments, purchasing and K-12 spending with a $609 million five year target for education.
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City leaders split over gun range near school in Lawrence
The Lawrence City Commission sent a proposal to relocate a gun range and shop near the Lawrence College and Career Center back to the planning commission after a heated 90 minute session. Commissioners Herbert and Larsen favored approval while Boley and Soden urged denial and Mayor Amyx remained unsure.
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City Manager Search Narrowing For Lawrence Position
Mayor Mike Amyx said the public will know very soon who will be Lawrence's next city manager. He declined to reveal announcement timing or negotiation duration. Three finalists were Rod Bremby of Glastonbury Connecticut Cheryl Harrison Lee of Gardner and Tom Markus of Iowa City Iowa.
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