Single mother finds balance through school work and job despite struggle
Dusang, a high school dropout turned GED holder, balances 15 college credits at Ottawa University with a 30 to 35 hour work week at COF Training Inc. and annual earnings under $20,000. She receives Medicaid and child care aid, plus WIC, while relying on friends and family for support as Franklin County officials note many single parents seek help.
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Dusang
Ottawa University
COF Training Inc
Jacob
Kansas Department of Social and
Julie Hall
Ottawa
Franklin County Health Department
Health Department
ElderCount study highlights Kansans 65 and older status
Franklin County shows high voter registration among citizens 65 plus and significant labor force participation for both genders. Poverty rates exceed state averages for women 75 and older, while nursing home and assisted living occupancy in the county surpass statewide levels. Data aim to guide local policy and service funding decisions.
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Franklin County
Vickie Moss
Vmoss
Ottawaherald.com
Kansas Cities Fight Local Budget Cuts Over State Aid
Spokeswoman Nicole Corcoran- Basso said Kathleen has not changed her stance on not second-guessing the governor. Mays doubts quick legislative action after convening Jan. 13. Cities and counties protest Graves 3.9 percent cut to general tax dollars, arguing he overstepped by applying the same method used for state agencies to local governments.
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Nicole Corcoran- Basso
Kathleen
Corcoran-Basso
Mays
R-Topeka
Graves
Kansas
Supreme Court
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