Centenarians Grow Fast As Health Improves Across Kansas
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services says people over 100 are the fastest growing population segment, with about 53 000 centenarians in the U S and 700 in Kansas. KU researchers credit better public health and less tobacco use while noting life expectancy remains in the 80s and individual lifestyles matter.
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Century celebration honors Kansas residents aged 100 plus
Gov. Sam Brownback will host a 100th birthday reception at the Capitol in Topeka on April 15 for residents aged 100 and older. Family and caregivers are invited. The event starts at 1 30 p.m. on the second floor rotunda with RSVPs via email to angel derocha kdads ks gov. Mabel Stoneback turns 100 April 5 and maintains an active social schedule at the clubhouse.
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Douglas County leaders study Texas mental health policing program
A Douglas County delegation plans a San Antonio visit to study how Bexar County reforms its policing and court systems to reduce mentally ill defendants in jail. Organizer Ben MacConnell of Justice Matters says full investment and collaboration are key, hoping insights aid Douglas County reform efforts.
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Lawrence Realtor Joins National Disaster Relief Board
Lawrence realtor Mike McGrew will monitor severe weather as storm season begins. He serves on a national disaster relief board that distributes millions of dollars in aid to natural disaster victims across the United States.
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Republicans push unbalanced Kansas budget without tax increases
Kansas lawmakers led by Republicans in the Legislature unveil proposed budgets that would not balance without tax hikes. The plan faces opposition as critics warn of growing deficits and potential revenue gaps across state programs.
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