Senate advances tougher immigration bill in Kansas
In a divisive debate the Kansas Senate advanced a business backed bill on illegal immigration. Senator Peggy Palmer urged tougher amendments to shut down businesses hiring illegal immigrants and require E Verify. The measure failed 12 to 27 with lawmakers from Lawrence voting against the effort.
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Kansas Senate Today
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Augusta
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Lawrence
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Roger Pine
Kansas
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Wichita
Math Madness Drives Sixth Graders to Detroit
In a Lawrence classroom, sixth graders at Woodlawn School chase a trips-to-Detroit math project linked to Kansas University’s Sweet 16 run. Haley Bruns guides teams to budget travel plans, hotel stays, meals, and extras like weather, detours, and a $100 birthday surprise.
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Ji Woodlawn
Isaac King
Detroit
Adam Withers
Haley Bruns
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Woodlawn School
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Lawmakers push state finals at KU and KSU stadiums
Kansas lawmakers advance House Bill 2801 to allow KSHSAA state football championships to be held at KU Memorial Stadium or K State's Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Supporters say it offers a lifetime experience, while opponents cite unnecessary state interference and cost. Bowden notes options exist and cites past championships at KU in 2003 and KSU in 1997.
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Nursing homes reduce use of physical restraints nationwide
A federal and state effort along with the nursing home industry cut physical restraints nearly 40 percent from 2002 to 2006. Among 1.5 million long term patients only 5.9 percent were restrained in 2006, with California, Arkansas and Oklahoma highest. Kansas reduced from 3.6 percent in 2004 to 1.5 percent in 2007 as facilities shift toward a homelike environment and restraint-free care.
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Kansas
Agency For Healthcare Research and Quality
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Maine
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Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kim Milner
Milner
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