Lawrence couple ready to wed if court rules for equality
Lawrence teachers Kim Kreicker and Arla Jones, partners for 25 years, anticipate marrying if the court compels nationwide recognition. They moved from Kansas City to Lawrence after local anti discrimination steps and now urge focus on broader LGBT issues like transgender youth homelessness, health care, and rights beyond marriage. Green and supporters note Lawrence’s history of protections since 1995 and a ship toward broader equality, even as some leaders mourn Zimmerman who helped push the cause.
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Kansas weighs Medicaid expansion amid federal funding debate
Senate leader Susan Wagle urged a Kansas solution as expansion could cover about 200000 people with federal funds for three years before a 90 percent share. Democratic-leaning states have moved ahead. Brownback remains undecided amid petitions from the Kansas Medicaid Access Coalition and voices from residents facing medical bills urging temporary aid.
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Army ends educational helicopter programs due to budget cuts
Four year old Tyler Urban recalls his father's helicopter landing while his brother Kole watched. Urban praises community events, noting tours in Iraq and Kuwait. The April 1 budget cut ends such educational chopper programs, leaving preschoolers with memories of the cockpit and gear demonstrations.
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Fluke urges immigration reform to protect families and women
Fluke argues for a family unity based system that recognizes same sex unions, expands U visas, and supports stay at home mothers. She notes domestic violence risks for immigrant women and the need to reduce deportation barriers to seeking help. She cites 11 million undocumented immigrants, over half women, urging broader public support.
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