Health Wave plan eyed for Kansas uninsured children
Kansas lawmakers question SRS approach to a private-sector backed health program for about 60,000 uninsured children. The Health Wave plan would replace the Caring Program for Children with a separate bureau, risking added bureaucracy and higher costs per child as private firms play a larger role.
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Kansas
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
SRS
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Joint
Committee On
Clinton
Blue Cross
Blue Shield of
Boomers Face Global Downturn And Deflation Pressure
Charley Reese argues that overproduction and shrinking demand will reduce prices and wages, triggering layoffs and more unemployment. He warns that many claim economics ignore affordability, citing oil at 11 dollars a barrel and past myths about resource shortages, ending with a provocative claim that WWII ended prior downturns.
Leadership Class 1997 Thanks Community for Playground Project
The Leadership Class of 1997 thanks the community for support of their City Park playground project. About $19,000 was needed with $10,000 from the city and Public Works Director Andy Haney. The Jaycees and Franklin County Day Care aided with concessions raising over $3,500. a dedication is set for 8 a.m. Sept. 10 in City Park.
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City Park
City Commission
Public Works
Andy Haney
Ottawa Jaycees
Kansas City
Franklin County Day Care
Kent M. Melcher
Ottawa Resident Praises Local Liquor Policy After 50 Years
Ellen Greenfield of Ottawa declares the city safer for teens and families by keeping packaged liquor sales out, defending Ottawa as a decent, crime-free town and contrasting it with Lawrence and Kansas City. She notes she has lived in Ottawa for 50 years.
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Ottawa
Lawrence
Kansas City
Ellen Greenfield
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Teens Need Safe Hangout Space for Civic Responsibility
Libby Franks argues teens in the town deserve a supervised evening gathering place. She notes most teens are responsible and want to chat and show off cars, proposing a private business or city facility as a hangout. She urges open discussion, police cooperation, and rights for youths as citizens.
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Tam
Libby Franks
Ash
Controversy Over Listing Prairie Dogs Under ESA
A critic argues the National Wildlife Federation seeks to list black tailed prairie dogs in Kansas under the Endangered Species Act to hinder economic growth. The author cites millions of prairie dogs across 800000 acres and questions the need for ESA protections for a thriving subspecies.
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National Wildlife Federation
NWF
Kansas
ESA
Congress
Idaho
West
Teachers applaud USD 290 contract despite board stance
Shirlene Taylor expresses gratitude for Ottawa teachers who supported a negotiated agreement with the Board of Education. She notes teachers sacrificed a pay raise for the 97 98 year and faced removal of prior year experience for advancement, while praising community support and remaining committed to teaching in Ottawa.
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USD 290
Board of Education
Ottawa
Shirlene Taylor
Indiana Road
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