State House approves voice signatures for aid programs
The Kansas Legislature and Gov. Sam Brownback signed a bill allowing recorded voice signatures for safety net applications such as food assistance, childcare aid, and TANF. The change aims to speed processing, reduce mail delays, and help families in poverty, with advocacy from Kansas Appleseed and concern over grocery tax cuts.
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Mindful voices for mental health and hospital integrity
Reader Forum letters urge kindness toward mental health issues and criticize Kansas lawmakers for vetoes and hospital closures. Carolyn Rowland calls for support, warns of rural hospital losses, and questions budget choices amid political funding. The piece emphasizes public debate and accountability.
End of print era won't end independent journalism says Davis Merritt
Davis Merritt, Wichita journalist and author, reflects on the digital shift in newspapers at the Kansas Press Association banquet. He notes journalism’s core link to democracy remains strong as editors adapt to new platforms while preserving truth, despite industry upheaval and challenges from new media. Merritt was inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame April 7 in Topeka.
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