Jenkins pushes to keep Manhattan in Kansas 2nd District
U S Representative Lynn Jenkins urged legislators to redraw Kansas districts with minimal changes, aiming to keep Manhattan in the 2nd District. She noted the 2nd District needs only about 3,200 residents to reach the ideal population of roughly 713,000 as maps are redrawn following a decade of population shifts.
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Kansas seeks federal waiver to overhaul Medicaid program
Kansas requests a federal waiver to reform its Medicaid program. Gov. Sam Brownback's administration seeks to privatize management by three private insurers and have contractors serve the elderly and disabled. The plan requires waivers to cover all participants through contractors with financial incentives, with new contracts awarded this year and starting January 1, 2013.
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New Hollywood Casino Plans Charity Test Run Monday
Kansas City Kansas Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway will stage a nine hour Monday demonstration for state regulators before its February 3 opening. Proceeds from the test will go to Sunflower House and a local Kansas City Kansas public schools foundation.
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Kansas bioscience board ethics on audit blamed by official
Agriculture Secretary Dale Rodman accused the Kansas Bioscience Authority board of shareing blame for issues in a forensic audit. He cited spending questions under former CEO Tom Thornton including $700,000 per job created and an $18 million office building in Olathe. Board chair Dan Watkins pushed back, saying the governor pursues control and calling the audit reports read differently.
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FEC commissioner warns oversimplified PAC issues amid Colbert spotlight
Cynthia Bauerly of the Federal Elections Commission told Kansas University law students that Colbert's focus on super PACs risks oversimplifying the issue. She urged nuance, noting watching the show or subscribing to Colbert PAC mail is not political participation. Bauerly, a Bush appointee and 2011 chairwoman, emphasized education and democracy over entertainment.
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LMH Leaders Laud 2011 Support at Endowment Meeting
Lawrence Memorial Hospital leaders thanked about 200 attendees at the LMH Endowment Association meeting in downtown Lawrence for voluntary help and donations during 2011. Gene Meyer highlighted the Eudora Medical Plaza opening, kitchen renovations, and the Oncology Center’s 10-year anniversary as key successes.
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