Health Care Agency Reinstates Some Canceled Policies in Kansas
Kansas insurance officials say Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas will renew about 10,000 policies for one year. Linda Shepherd, health policy director, said letters explaining options will go to insured clients soon. President Obama announced insurers can keep existing plans for at least another year, despite federal mandates. At least 4 million U.S. customers had already received cancellation notices. Sen. Mary Pilcher-Cook chairs the Health Care Oversight Committee.
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Kansas alum named executive officer on Gerald R Ford carrier
Captain Sean Bailey, a Kansas University graduate, serves as executive officer of the newly christened Gerald R Ford, the first in a new carrier series since USS Nimitz. The ship will deploy with about 4,500 aboard and advanced warfare tech.
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Talks aim to spare Kansas schools from funding lawsuits
Governor Sam Brownback met for about an hour with education officials and legislative leaders to outline a path to avoid continuing litigation over Kansas public school financing. Participants included three district superintendents, the Kansas Association of School Boards president, and leaders of the state House and Senate.
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School board backs Common Core phase in progress
Lawrence school board members on Monday night voiced general satisfaction with the district progress in implementing the Common Core standards for reading and math. They cautioned that public acceptance will be tested after statewide tests tied to the standards. Randy Masten urged patience and highlighted a shift toward a more real world, comprehensive learning environment over rote memorization.
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Domestic violence surge tops Kansas since 1992
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reports a record high in domestic violence incidents, reaching the highest level since 1992. The surge prompts concern over safety and law enforcement response across the state.
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