Med slow debate on Medicaid expansion bill sparks tears and concerns
Rep Blaine Finch of Ottawa says House Bill 2044 creates unequal access, forces insured to drop plans, and risks federal funding. He warns of $55 million to $150 million spending gaps, possible provider reimbursements cuts, and the governor’s allotment power amid a $500 million hole. He proposes Indiana style health savings accounts as a partial fix.
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Blaine Finch
Rottawa
Finch
House
COF
Training Services, Inc
Indiana
Ottawa
Sam Brwenback
City Hall
S. Hickory St
Bicycles donation program links prison to community service
Franklin County Commissioner Stottlemire describes a refurbished bike program run with Ellsworth Correctional Facility in Kansas. Bikes are collected from transfer stations, hauled to Ellsworth twice yearly, and distributed to local groups including Hope House and Safe Kids of Kansas. Each May and November shipments stockpile bikes for refurbishing and distribution to youths, with helmets funded by grants.
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Stottlemire
Ellsworth Correctional Facility
Ellsworth
Kansas
Kansas Department of Corrections
Franklin County
State of
S. Elm St
Ottawa
Osage
Hope House
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Elizabeth Layton Center For Hope and Guidance
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation
Franklin County Health Department
Safe Kids of Kansas
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Tyson Sarate
Greg Mast
The
Ottawa Herald
John Barrie
AARP
John Barre
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Health Microbiology Lab
John
Silver Lake
Judy
Topeka
Neosho County Community College
E. Logan
Ottawa, KS
Arvest
Richard Nienstedt
Mallory Hull
NCCC
Tina Oelke
John Coen
Ottawa Area
Ott. Herald
Sottawa
Saint Luke’s Health System
Anderson County Hospital
Saint Luke’s
Cardiology
Neurology
Karin Olds, M.D
Saintlukeskc.org
Anderson
Aia
County Hospital
E WA
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