Kansas heart transplant settlements OK'd by finance panel
The State Finance Council approved settlements in three lawsuits tied to the KU Medical Center heart transplant program. The center and two associated foundations will pay $265,000 after an inquiry by Attorney General Stovall. Between 1994 and 1995 the center offered 69 hearts, with 41 rejected medically and 23 for non medical reasons, while adding patients to the waiting list.
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Coverage Sought for Contraceptives at Statehouse
A national group spoke at the Statehouse urging health insurers to cover prescription birth control. Zero Population Growth, based in Washington, argues coverage saves money by reducing unwanted pregnancies. Also noted Juneteenth events and reparations talk by Topeka organizers. Federal Judge Sam Crow gave life without parole to James Quary for crack cocaine trafficking in 1994 95. Betty Watkins also convicted. sentencing set for June 30.
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Quary
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Wichita businessman buys Wichita Greyhound Park
Wichita entrepreneur Phil Ruffin agreed to purchase the Wichita Greyhound Park on Wednesday awaiting approval from the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. He promised free parking free admission and improved food service to attract customers once clearance is granted. The park reported a $760000 loss last year and remains unprofitable this year.
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Graves seeks calmer debate on venture capital funding
Gov Bill Graves urged less political posturing over state investments in risky high tech ventures. Sen Pat Rawson plans legislation to block new venture capital activity, while Sen Alicia Salisbury questions timing. Kansas senators debate whether state funds should back seed capital amid a still developing industry.
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Salisbury
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Dave Kerr
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Sunflower Technology Ventures
Kansas
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Sawyer
Democrat proposes college scholarship funded by venture funds
Wichita House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer proposes using money from Kansas venture funds Ad Astra and Ad Astra II for statewide scholarships. He argues economic development hinges on education and envisions tuition free state university attendance for high school graduates with B averages, with private college students receiving a $1200 scholarship, at an estimated first year cost of $9 million.
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Kansas
Hannah's House director faces funding challenges
The executive director, Cindy Ewy, begins work as Hannah's House shifts to full privatization, aiming to increase private donations after state funding is cut. Ewy, with KU and McPherson College credentials, will seek new donors as referrals shift to private agencies like O'Connell Youth Ranch amid liability concerns.
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Catholic bishops seek inclusive changes to Mass readings
About 250 bishops gather for a three day National Conference of Catholic Bishops in Kansas City to discuss Lectionary revisions, youth involvement, and a new permanent missions collection proposed to replace Mission Sunday. The changes aim to make Scripture language more inclusive and accessible. If overseas missions outpace U S needs, the Holy See may shift funding after 1999.
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