Preservation grants awarded to Douglas County and Lawrence
The Kansas Historical Society announced 2013 HPF grants totaling 116234 for nine projects. Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council receives 20000 to survey assets in Wakarusa Township, while Lawrence gets 15500 to survey structures from Quantrill's Raid of 1863.
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Monarch Watch open house set for Saturday
Nearly 1,000 people are expected at Monarch Watch’s spring open house and plant fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Kansas University’s Foley Hall. The event, led by KU professor Chip Taylor, features 5,000 butterfly plants and 12 milkweed varieties. Proceeds support monarch monitoring and restoration efforts. Visitors can tour the garden and lab, view live videoconferencing demos, and enjoy refreshments while learning about butterfly conservation.
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Dispute over KanCare plan draws disability advocates ire
TOPERA Republicans on the House budget committee backed a measure linking long term care for developmental disabilities to funding to reduce a waiting list for services. Advocates including InterHab urged Gov Brownback and lawmakers to exclude long term care from KanCare arguing it should remain in the private managed Medicaid system.
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