Health care costs rise faster than pay in Kansas report
Families USA report shows Kansas health insurance premiums nearly doubled from 2000 to 2009 while median earnings grew 23 percent. Premiums rose from 6237 to 12397, 98 percent, placing Kansas near national trend of premiums outpacing wages. Oklahoma had the smallest gap, Alaska and Washington the largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Fam
Ron Pollack
Families USA
Organization For
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Concessions Menu Highlights at KU Home Games
Fans at Kansas University football and basketball home games this season can enjoy fare from Salty Iguana and Bigg's BBQ along with vegetarian options and traditional chili dogs, offering local tastes to accompany the game experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Carter on race tainting Obama speech sparks GOP debate
Former President Jimmy Carter says racism underpins the outburst by U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson during President Barack Obama’s congressional address. Meanwhile a Lawrence panel questions the community about diversity in local planning and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Carter
U.S
Joe Wilson
Barack Obama
Congress
Lawrence
Broken Arrow wins national No Child Left Behind award
Broken Arrow School earns a 2009 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon, one of five Kansas schools cited for student achievement and closing the achievement gap. Principal Brian McCaffrey, Superintendent Alexa Posny, and teachers hailed a team effort as the nomination process highlighted strong student outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Arrow
Pam Williams
Broken Arrow School
Brian McCaffrey
Williams
U.S. Department of Education
Kansas
Alexa Posny
McCaffrey
Bernanke says recession very likely over
Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke stated the recession is very likely over marking his clearest endorsement to date that a recovery is under way. August retail sales rose 2.7 percent led by autos with nonauto gains of 0.7 percent. economists note job weakness may linger and overall growth remains uneven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve
Ben Bernanke
Commerce Department
Bernanke
Pilots fly shelter dogs to safety in Florida
Private pilot Jeff Bennett and Pilots N Paws rescued Lady Diisa a purebred collie and a dozen other dogs from an overwhelmed Alabama shelter. The flights aim to raise awareness of spaying and neutering as 5,000 animals are moved to communities with better adoption prospects. Bennett has transported 124 animals since joining the charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Lady
Lady di
Jeff Bennett
Pilots N Paws
Bennett
Florida Keys
Montgomery
Collies
Florida
U.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
EALTH
Kbritt
Ljworld.com
Oklahoma
Alaska
Praeger
Ampam
Energy Smart
The
Journal-World
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
Ellie Berkland
Cash Shellhorn
Lawrence Arts Center
Lawrence Rotary Club
George Diepenbrock _ gdiepenbrock
Jworld.com
Sam the Gnews
Liwworld.com
Oakley
Phillipsburg
Robinson
Augusta
Rock Creek
Pottawatomie County
Alan Q. Mui and
Neil Irwin
Washington Post
Ala
Paws
Mitch Stacy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!