Nursing homes face rising fines and funding worries in Kansas
A Kansas Providers Committee hearing heard advocates describe rising civil fines on long term care facilities and strained finances from Medicaid rate cuts. Fines expanded from 2,275 in 2012 to nearly 4.7 million in 2016, with Villa St. Francis noting a 200,000 CMS penalty for resident misconduct. Advocates blame federal policy changes and state inspection roles, while lawmakers weigh reimbursement delays and repeated 2016 and 2017 rate cuts that trimmed real payments by about 4.5 and 3 percent respectively.
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China Import Ban on Recyclables Impacts US UK Canada
The World Trade Organization notified last summer that China would halt imports of 24 recyclable materials including plastics and mixed paper starting this year, triggering buildup at Hamm Recycling and other plants in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. China cites contamination as the reason and will impose stricter standards for nonbanned materials. Hamm’s Charlie Sedlock notes pollution concerns and says the firm shifted away from China and found new buyers. Local officials in Lawrence say processing fees may rise, affecting residential rates, while Sedlock adds mixed materials and market demands remain volatile. Residents are urged to keep recyclables clean as Hamm maintains its high quality, with a full list of accepted materials on the city website.
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Lawrence Almanac Weather Update Sees Lower Readings
The Lawrence almanac notes cooler conditions with a normal high around 15 degrees and a normal low near the same mark. No upcoming storms listed, and daily highs remain milder than seasonal norms. Local records reflect a quiet weather pattern with typical winter temperatures.
Bid B A Green challenges city bid ruling on historic project
Champion al leged favoritism in awarding the project to B A Green and claimed state law and city ordinance requiring lowest responsible bid were violated. The city argued Champion failed to provide documentation of five year experience with National Register listed buildings and historic tax credits. Judge Hanley found no irreparable harm and noted injunctions costly. renovation to begin this month with city proceeding soon.
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Marches honor women with mass rally in Lawrence
March 6 event led by March Good Fox and Sherrie Taylor-Jones, with Cindy Novolo directing Unity Church choir, will march six blocks on Massachusetts Street from South Park to City Hall. About 1,000 people registered on Women’s March 2018 page, drawing supporters from Lawrence, Kansas City, and Salina as they protest Trump policies and promote empowerment.
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