Groups push Medicaid expansion in Kansas campaigns
A Kansas coalition of civic and business groups faith based organizations and health care advocates launched a push for Medicaid expansion during the 2016 legislative campaigns. The Alliance for a Healthy Kansas aims to educate candidates and legislators and engage communities with significant investments in public education about the issue.
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Lawrence leaders review Alvamar redevelopment plan changes
Lawrence officials will consider updated Alvamar Country Club plans on Tuesday. The revised project adds a chapel and independent living facility, keeps the clubhouse but renovates it, reduces golf from 36 to 27 holes, removes a hotel, and adds office space. City Planner Sandra Day noted the changes prompt new questions from nearby residents.
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Supreme Court to hear school funding arguments in Kansas
The Kansas Supreme Court will hear whether a 2014 funding swap satisfies the February mandate to boost aid for poor districts. Critics say changes amount to swapping blocks without increasing overall state spending, while state lawyers cite nearly 950 pages of legislative material to back their position arising from a 2010 lawsuit by four of 286 districts.
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Student injured in pond near Free State High
A Free State High School student was hurt Monday after jumping into a retention pond near the campus. The incident occurred near the school grounds and is being investigated by local authorities.
Lawrence posts 8.4 percent sales tax gain in latest report
Lawrence city sales tax collections rose 8.4 percent in the latest monthly period, led by February and early March purchases. The gain follows a 7.4 percent rise last month, marking a continuing outpace of the state. Big-ticket items like chocolates and big-screen TVs helped lift totals.
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