Snow prompts street social poll on massachusetts street
On the street interviews conducted by Elliot Hughes ask bystanders along Massachusetts Street at Dillon’s what they think about the ongoing snowfall. Readers are invited to share thoughts at LJWorld.com.
Births Tim and Eve Anderson Welcome a Son Lawrence
Tim and Eve Anderson of Lawrence announce the birth of a son on Sunday. Matthew and Lindsey Deaver of Lawrence welcome a daughter born Sunday.
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Kansas Law Bill Seeks Deidentified State Data Use
Senate Bill 259 would let health researchers access data from the State Child Death Review Board within the attorney general’s office for public health study. Identifiers would be removed to prevent identification, but concerns exist about safeguarding data if it reaches a national database. King sent the bill to a Judicial Council subcommittee for a recommendation in weeks. critics say de-identified, aggregated data cannot be further minimized. A Democratic challenger to Rep. Lance Kinzer arises as Kansas politics remain roiled by religious freedom debates. Liz Dickinson of Lenexa announced a bid for House District 30, which includes Lenexa and Olathe, after Kinzer’s 2012 victory. Dickinson notes districts seek school funding, fair taxes, and jobs, while Kinzer champions anti abortion and religious freedom policies.
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Kansans push Medicaid expansion amid funding doubts
Praeger outlines potential gains if Kansas accepts federal Medicaid funds, with tens of thousands of low income residents gaining coverage. She notes current gaps for adults without children and those between 32 and 70 percent of poverty. Critics like Gov. Brownback argue funding risks cuts to education and rely on emergency care as coverage. The coalition cites a 72 percent support rate and vows to inform the public without backing candidates.
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City proposes rental inspections with 27 violations and two standards
The plan creates a master list of 27 code violations including missing windows and badly leaking roofs. Landlords passing with five or fewer violations would gain an incentive to inspect every six years, with separate single family and multifamily standards and a public meeting set for March 13 before a March 25 vote.
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