Public Forum: Medicaid and Kansas Cessna site choice
John E. Moore argues that expanding Medicaid is needed to sustain rural hospitals and attract employers. He recalls leading Cessna's 1994 site selection to Independence, KS, where Mercy Hospital aided the choice. its 2015 closure underscores Medicaid revenue as a factor for hospital viability and future site decisions.
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A Place for Everyone plan urged for Lawrence Douglas Co
Justice Matters urges city and county to approve fund and implement the Built for Zero based plan presented January 17 in a joint work session. It aims by 2028 to achieve functional zero for homelessness through policy changes and system improvements, making Lawrence a place for everyone. Caitlin McDiarmid and Judy Pope.
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Vast right wing conspiracy and Trump's legal peril
Kathleen Parker argues that a vast right wing conspiracy now targets Donald Trump as prosecutors pursue charges linked to the Jan 6 Capitol riot and election subversion. She notes Supreme Court review of immunity claims, speculates on trial timing, and contrasts Trump with Bill Clinton, urging vigilance that no one is above the law.
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Old Hometown River Notes Change At Dam Site
River levels retreating rapidly as sand deposits along the north bank. Logs continue to drift and tumble at the dam foot, creating a shifting scene that locals report with quiet concern.
Lawrence Cares plan faces backlash over houseless outreach
Local activist Lyss Bezner notes Lawrence Cares a 22 member nonprofit plans a Homeward Bound Project to deport unhoused residents to home communities. Critics warn it mimics punitive policy, risks trauma amid Kansas winter, and ignores root causes of homelessness while coordinating with police. Community voices voice equity concerns.
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