Kansas chief justice pushes pay raises for court staff
Kansas Chief Justice Lawton Nuss urged lawmakers to boost the judicial branch budget by 22 million dollars, about 16 percent, to raise pay for court employees and judges. He said many staff hold outside jobs and salaries lag behind market rates, risking talent loss amid budget pressure.
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Kansas hemp bill gains support for medical use
Jill Lane of Great Bend travelled to Topeka to back a bill allowing hemp as treatment for certain medical conditions. Lane’s son Trenton suffers from lissencephaly and severe seizures. she cites limited options and argues hemp could provide relief despite federal prohibitions. The measure seeks House Health and Human Services Committee approval to authorize hemp therapy for such conditions.
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Pioneer Ridge opens in West Lawrence with bar and 77 apartments
A multimillion dollar retirement facility near Harvard and Wakarusa in West Lawrence officially opened last week. The Pioneer Ridge Independent Living Center, operated by its parent company, includes 77 apartments for residents aged 55 and older. Debbie Walker, regional director, notes the project as a contemporary retirement option.
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Pioneer Ridge expansion adds assisted living at Lawrence campus
Town Talk outlines Pioneer Ridge campus expansion in west Lawrence featuring a large hub with fireplace pool table and bar, a fitness club for 55 plus, theater with hearing loop, arts space and restaurant style dining. It adds assisted living units with studio to two bedroom layouts, full home concept kitchens, meal plans and transport options. Leasing ranges from 2400 to 4200 dollars monthly.
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Greyhound Bus Begins Library Street Stop in Lawrence
Greyhound began three daily Lawrence stops at the downtown library this week with a new bus lane and removed parking spots on Seventh Street. Until March 20 riders can still use the old East Sixth and New Hampshire stop. tickets for parking in the no parking bus lane run $55. Library Director Brad Allen says the downtown stop aids waiting patrons while officials issue tickets to enforce the lane.
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Senate moves to restore Medicaid cuts in Kansas
The Kansas Senate advanced a bill to restore the 4 percent Medicaid reimbursement cut ordered by Gov. Brownback, with a late amendment delaying when providers get higher payments. The measure would raise HMO premium fees from 3.31 to 5.77 percent retroactive to this year, then ease to 3.31 by 2021, generating about 104 million in the next year and 145 million the following year. An amendment to remove retroactivity passed. another to cap the hike at 5.66 percent failed. Final action expected today.
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