City leaders weigh governor housing funds for Lawrence
Lawrence leaders examined a $20 million one-time state housing allocation proposed by Gov. Laura Kelly and heard KHRC plans to expand moderate income housing beyond rural areas. The discussion covered statewide needs, how funds could reach Lawrence, and implications for local programs and future funding.
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Brad Finkelder
Statehouse
Heartland updates discussed at Douglas County commission meeting
During June budget talks commissioners pressed Heartland about the exit of top executives Robyn Coventon and Tiffany Lewis who later filed a racial discrimination complaint. The center unveiled a diversity plan with an 18 month DEI program starting Feb 7, noted Medicaid revenue growth after Panda Pediatrics acquisition, and outlined plans for staff data demographics, county funding needs, and regular future meetings.
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Tiffany Lewis
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Panda Pediatrics
Waco Goodnight
Lisa Russell
DNP
Julie Branstrom
Douglas County Commission
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Kansas to shift COVID response as cases rise
Public health officials plan to treat COVID-19 as endemic and ease some measures as Kansas records an average of 7,887 new cases daily for the week ending Friday. Acting Health Secretary Janet Stanek says the public must share responsibility to protect others. No data released Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Health Department
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