Kansans face delays with new federal health care marketplace
The online health care exchange in Kansas, part of the Obama administration overhaul, caused frustration for residents like 46 year old Topeka resident Gary Hurley who spent 45 minutes at a public library computer without obtaining the required identification. Delays persisted three days after opening as state officials and the federal system navigate a rocky rollout.
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Advisory group backs medical marijuana resolution
The Kansas Silver-Haired Legislature approves a non binding resolution in support of Senate Bill 9. The measure would allow patients with certain conditions to use marijuana with physician guidance and create state licensed medical marijuana centers. Organizer Jim Snyder, age 80, cites aging pain management and trends in other states.
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KDOT fixes K-10 issue after Eudora call
Kansas Department of Transportation workers milled the shoulder of K-10 in Eudora to improve drainage after driver complaints about hydroplaning. Dan Strimple, owner of Cutter's Smoke House, had reported water on the eastbound shoulder near the Eudora Baptist Church. Qualls said the routine road maintenance aimed to level the shoulder with the lane to let water escape, and Strimple praised the quick response.
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