Privatization Debate Shapes Kansas Child Welfare and Medicaid
Kansas has pushed privatization of social services for two decades, with foster care and child adoption among the early moves, and KanCare privatizing Medicaid. The ongoing Legislative Post Audit reviews privatization effects, citing risks for children of color and calls for stronger monitoring, while supporters argue KanCare improved costs and care with care coordinators, amid questions of oversight and accountability.
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Demographics show 18 percent of public school teachers are people of color
In Lawrence, nonwhite students are about 30 percent of enrollment and staff of color make up roughly 15 percent of district workers. The update mixes certified and classified staff, with predictions that classified staff of color may outnumber teachers and administrators overall.
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Lawrence residents listed in on the record notices and divorces
A compiled record lists multiple local residents with ages and cities such as Lawrence Baldwin City Eudora and Canoga Park Calif in pairing announcements including marriages and divorces. It notes foreclosed property auction details by the Douglas County sheriff with time location and bid eligibility and lists specific judgment amounts and addresses for several defendants.
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Riggs and Fleming Families Celebrate Sunday Births
AS Jacklyn and Casey Riggs, Lawrence, a boy, Sunday. Matt and Johnna Fleming, Basehor, a girl, Sunday.
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The Journal-World explains its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors. Readers are asked to call 832-7154 or email news ljworld com if they believe an error occurred.
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Local Arts and Government Contacts Noted in Page
Community listings show City and County government references and datebook items. Telephone numbers for Lawrence schools and civic departments appear alongside brief society and obituary notices on the page.
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Lottery draw results snapshot for Kansas weekend
Weekend lottery results show Powerball numbers 3 54 61 64 68 with multiplier 9 and Mega Millions 24 37 42 50 65 with 14. Hot Lotto Sizzler 18 26 30 32 44 with 13. Super Kansas Cash 8 13 15 22 with 10. Sunday Kansas 2 By 2 Red 8 24 White 12 24. Sunday Kansas Pick 3 midday details noted.
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