Kansas considers insurance exchange partnership with federal government
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger told a Lawrence panel that the state has until Nov. 16 to decide whether to partner with the federal government on a health reform based insurance exchange. A partnership would let Kansas shape plans and aid consumers while the department maintains consumer help, with the alternative that the exchange is run by the federal HHS.
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Drought Strains Water Use Across Kansas City Area
City Manager David Corliss warns water use must be prudent as heat and drought push demand higher. Lawrence reservoirs supply the city but residents like Pete Goans buy city water for farm use. drought touches crops and spurs demand for well work and foundation repair as well drilling increases.
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Village networks grow with diverse membership ranges
Willett notes villages vary by member makeup from 150 to 450 people with annual fees 50 to 900 dollars, averaging 300. Most have programs aiding low income and raise 20 000 to 40 000 to start. Mitzi McFatrich calls the grass roots effort fabulous, stressing staying connected to social networks for mental well being.
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Village to Village effort in Lawrence attracts interest
Bonnie Uffman leading Eastside Village Lawrence invites involvement by contacting bonuff gmail com or 856-0057. Douglas County Commissioner Nancy Thellman backs the concept as a retiree draw with strong women organizers driving progress. Surveys will guide services and volunteer roles as organizers sort feedback overnight.
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Topeka Vet Sues City Over Zoo Firing
Shirley Yeo Llizo sues the city of Topeka in federal court claiming gender and Chinese ancestry discrimination after being fired from the Topeka Zoo in 2009. The city denies the allegations and an arbitrator later reinstated her in 2010.
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Wichita State renames building to honor donor’s widow
The Engineering Research Building at Wichita State University will be named Donald L. Beggs Hall after a $3 million gift from the widow of a Cessna executive. Beggs, who stepped down as president in June after 13 years, is honored by the renamed facility.
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PG-13 blockbusters and family films parade across listings
A collage of movie notes lists Peter Parker tracking his parents case with the Lizard, a Scottish princess seeking a curse undoing, The Dark Knight Rises with Batman returning to face Bane, Ice Age Continental Drift shifting Manny and friends, Madagascar 3 Europe’s Most Wanted 4 entering a circus caper, Magic Mike offering male stripping tips, and Ted 4 about a man recalling childhood years.
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