Tale of two states Obamacare experiences
A Kansas mother of three, Rebecca Esparza, lacks health insurance while KanCare may cover her if she lived in Kentucky, which expanded Medicaid and offers its own marketplace. The piece contrasts Kansas with Kentucky under the Affordable Care Act, highlighting differing eligibility rules and uninsured rates.
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Antique tractors headed for auction in rural neighborhood
In a neighborhood that still feels rural residents prepare for an auction of preserved antique tractors. The area shows uneven street naming and yard lines as signs become confusing.
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Tractors feature in county city zoning dispute note
A reader describes street signs and a turf dispute greeting signs from Lawrence city and Douglas County. The piece hints at a local zoning note and references TRACTORS on page 6A for more details.
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Children at border reflect long term policy vacuum says EU experts
Kansas University professors Ruben Flores and colleagues argue that stopping unaccompanied minors from Central America requires tough policy choices in a highly politicized climate. The Border Patrol reports over 52,000 unaccompanied minors from El Salvador Honduras and Guatemala surrendered or were apprehended this year.
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KU seeks state pledge for 5 million annual funding
Kansas University requests a five million dollar yearly commitment from the state to support the development of new pharmaceuticals. The item appears on page 3A.
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