Kansas expands Medicaid eligibility figures and open enrollment
The state reports 10 344 Kansas residents enrolled in Medicaid via the marketplace while resisting full Medicaid expansion. About 350 000 Kansans were uninsured in 2011 with 14 000 in Douglas County. Open enrollment ends March 31 with sign up help at Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department and Heartland Community Health Center. Reporter Giles Bruce can be reached at 832 7233.
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Hearts of Gold Ball funds LMH project drive
LMH leaders describe turning the press room into a ballroom for the Hearts of Gold Ball. The Endowment Association seeks 300000 to cover remaining costs, aiming to continue LMH projects such as the Bob Billings Cardiac Observation Unit and second-floor medical unit with dinner dancing and an auction.
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Benefit to aid Eudora student fighting cancer
A fund raising event titled No One Fights Alone runs today 5 to 9 p.m. at the Eudora Recreational Center 1630 Elm St to help sixth grader Carolyn Hoover with medical expenses and boost her spirits after a January stage 3 T cell lymphoma diagnosis. Food music dancing a bounce house face painting and a show by Eudora police and fire are planned. For more information contact Aaron Thakker at 304 3904 or mail donations to Ben or Heidi Hoover c Barb Tuttle P O Box 584 Eudora KS 66025.
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Lawrence worries over November elections in odd years
Lawrence City Manager David Corliss calls the proposed shift to November odd year elections an incomplete solution in search of a problem. City leaders discuss pairing local races with state and national contests, fearing partisan influence and altered city politics. advocates insist higher turnout justifies the change.
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Kansas lawmakers clash over religious freedom bill and gay rights
Kansas Senate leaders killed a religious freedom bill that gay rights supporters say would invite discrimination. Kansas Equality’s Tom Witt urged linking religious freedom to anti discrimination protections and predicted hearings next year if such discussion resumes.
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