Rejected health insurance grant sparks Kansas debate
Kansas officials debated the rejection of a 31.5 million federal grant to launch a health insurance exchange under the ACA. Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger warned of possible missed 2014 deadlines and state loss of control if the federal government steps in. The dispute centers on legal uncertainty and upcoming elections that could alter the reform law.
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Two Leavenworth men charged in Lawrence gunfire incident
Douglas County prosecutors file three aggravated assault counts against Mardo W. Johnson Jr. and one firearm charge, plus one obstruction count for Spencer S. Hildebrandt. Both men bonded out after arrest. Johnson's next hearing is Nov. 22 and Hildebrandt faces court today. No injuries were reported.
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PCI to Host Career Fair Friday
The Community Career Connection at Pinnacle Career Institute 1601 W. 23rd St hosts a career fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Job seekers can attend workshops on employment, apply for jobs, and network with local HR professionals with no pre registration or fee required.
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Kansas Bioscience Authority panel backs funding for two centers
The Kansas Bioscience Authority's investment committee recommended funding for Heartland Plant Innovations in Manhattan and the Center of Innovation for Biomaterials in Orthopaedic Research in Wichita. HPI would receive 2.5 million dollars, split as grants and a five-year loan, with royalties and a dividend restriction until loan repayment. CIBOR’s funding would be updated to three million for the 2012 fiscal year, with one million legislatively mandated and two million performance-based. The full KBA board must approve these recommendations.
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KU denies freshman housing mandate amid staffing changes
KU officials clarified that no plan to require freshmen to live in campus housing exists. Spokesman Jack Martin attributed a misunderstanding to a message from Paul Long and Dur ham. Tim Caboni apologized for a sense that the Greek community was singled out and noted Huron Consulting is not recommending such a mandate.
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District names new admin post to boost academics and operations
Lawrence district appoints Dechairo to lead on student programs and administration. With a base salary of 85000, she will oversee state and federal education initiatives, security and transport, and academic supports. Her experience spans Carlsbad and KU affiliated schools, including college readiness curricula and a Summer Curriculum Institute.
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Mark Fagan, schools reporter, can be reached at 832 7188. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter. com/Mark FaganLJW.
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