Nursing homes warn finances grim amid Medicaid cuts
Nursing home advocates told a legislative committee that delayed Medicaid processing, reduced reimbursement rates, and a surge in civil penalties threaten provider viability. Rachel Monger for LeadingAge Kansas cited Midwest facilities operating at a net loss of about 0.5 percent in 2016, reflecting Kansas trends.
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Kansas regulators study tax cut pass through to utility customers
The Kansas Corporation Commission opened a general investigation into how federal tax cuts will affect public utilities. Utilities must track savings and keep funds in a separate interest bearing regulatory account starting Jan. 1. The move follows windfalls likely for Westar Energy Kansas City Power and Light and Black Hills Energy as the changes take effect.
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Decision on prison project delayed in Kansas
Governor Brownback and lawmakers postponed a State Finance Council meeting on a $362 million Lansing state prison rebuild. CoreCivic and the Department of Corrections need time to answer questions, potentially raising final costs. CoreCivic CEO Damon Hininger noted the price could be guaranteed if the delay lasts two weeks.
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Chinese waste import ban could raise local recycling costs
China tightened its solid waste imports, disrupting the global market for recyclables. Lawrence residents could see higher recycling bills as processing fees rise if low‑quality material becomes harder to ship. Hamm Recycling Director Charlie Sedlock notes prices have weakened and some bales sit unsold as buyers vanish.
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