Survivors push to end Kansas statute of limitations
Kansas survivors of childhood sex abuse urge removing the filing deadline. Kansas Reflector reports TopekA-Kim Bergman, abused by coach David Byrd starting at age 12, says prior reports were ignored and the three year limit after age 18 or discovery blocked justice. Senate Bill 420 would eliminate the deadline for suits.
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City leaders weigh tax break for assisted living project
Lawrence officials will decide if Dover Development can receive a sales tax exemption on construction materials for a planned assisted living and memory care facility. If approved, up to 17 million in industrial revenue bonds could be issued and forgone taxes projected around 52750. The issue was discussed previously by the Public Incentives Review Committee, which deadlocked 4-4 with no recommendation.
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Black foster parents rare in Kansas story
Kansas agencies seek to boost Black foster parent recruitment amid a predominantly white population. Tara Coleman notes few people of color in training for licensed foster parents, while Laney Uphoff of TFI Family Services stresses the need to remove barriers and reassure families. The piece discusses trauma, racial dynamics, and daily life factors like meals and hair care that affect foster children adjusting to new homes.
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