Kansas law health measure faces Medicare funding fears
Kansas lawmakers debated a health insurance regulation bill that would let states tailor rules but opponents warned it could jeopardize Medicare funding for about 450,000 seniors in Kansas. Kansas officials and legislators split on the impact, with supportive ties to the Kansas Chamber and Kris Kobach. Lawrence officials opposed the bill.
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Lawrence teachers weigh pay, benefits as talks push May agreement
Lawrence district negotiators and the Lawrence Education Association tackle base per pupil funding, health care cost projections, and a shift to more district priority collaboration days. A master contract could be reached in May with a March 31 meeting upcoming.
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KU leader Gray-Little recalls path to chancellor role
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, once scolded as a child, reflects on growth from a studious high schooler in Kansas and Pennsylvania to a university administrator. She describes embracing change at KU, guiding Bold Aspirations while balancing family life with leadership duties. The Hall Center sponsored talk highlighted women’s leadership with past speakers like Donna Brazile and Sarah Weddington.
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