Brownback economy and cuts draw critic voices rallying for Kansas
Diana Gibson warns budget cuts under Secretary Robert Siedlecki Jr harm her 85 year old uncle who relies on home care. The state reduced paid care hours from 34 to seven and opposes the sister-in-law as provider. Gibson says the uncle prefers staying home while the state proposes nursing home care at triple the cost. John Divine cites Brownback arts funding veto as driving creatives away from Kansas. Douglas County Commissioner Nancy Thellman labels Brownback as disloyal to Kansas values and aligned with corporate interests. Brownback spokeswoman Sherriene Jones-Sontag counters with job gains, a cash surplus, and ongoing work, while unemployment rose to 6.9 percent in August.
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Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
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Kansas
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Salina
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Oncology center grows with years of milestones in Lawrence
Dr. Ronald Stephens, ex director of medical oncology at Kansas University, led LMH's early program. From 2001 to 2010 visits rose from 2,539 to 8,378 and treatments from 3,226 to 18,699. Milestones include an on site pharmacy, radiation oncology, genetics testing, expanded facilities, Mario's Closet, and 150+ clinical trials with patients from 30 states. Volunteers number about 20 and staff provide substantial patient nurturing.
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Kansas University
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Kansas
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Threshing Bee keeps farm history alive in McLouth
McLouth hosts the 54th annual Threshing Bee with events including steam threshing at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., antique tractor and car show, youth tractor pull, and wagon rides. Participants like Ron Johnson and Darrel Sommerfield emphasize preserving agriculture’s past as Symphony in the Flint Hills remains a related annual event. Breakfast by the Kiwanis runs daily, and gate access is via Kansas Highway 16 near McLouth High School.
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Brownback Promises Economy Focus While Unemployment Rises
Senate Democrat Hensley accuses Governor Brownback of rhetoric not matching his record as unemployment climbs. Critics point to teacher and state employee layoffs, 4600 arts jobs cut, and budget tightening while Brownback touts private-sector job growth and promises tax cuts. A labor economist notes no clear improvement since April.
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Brownback
Kansas
Tyler Tenbrink
Kansas Department of Labor
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