Ottawa city approves temporary homeless shelters plan
Editorial lauds Ottawa zoning change allowing 24 hour temporary shelters in public buildings. United Way and area agencies will staff and coordinate with volunteers to aid families with kids during extreme weather, with about 200 homeless students cited in area districts.
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United Way
Meg Pearson
Pearson
City Commission
Franklin County
United States Interagency Council On Homelessness
Kansas
Small Business Saturday proves big impact on holiday shopping
The ninth annual Small Business Saturday on Nov 24 drove a record 17.8 billion in spending by shoppers at independent retailers and restaurants per the American Express NFIB survey. Since 2010, estimated sales reach 103 billion. region administrator Tom Salisbury urges continued support to boost local economies.
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American Express
National Federation of Independent Business
NFIB
Telemedicine battle tests Kansas abortion limits
A Shawnee County case challenges a Kansas Telemedicine Act provision barring abortion via telemedicine. The ruling could nullify the act if the nonseverability clause is struck down, risking a major policy clash among pro choice and antiabortion groups and possible legislative battles next year.
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Kansas
Center For Reproductive Rights
Trust Women Foundation of
Wichita
Shawnee County
Departing Kansas lawmakers hailed for fiscal courage
The Kansas House honors 12 departing members for voting to end the Brownback tax experiment and overriding the governor to restore fiscal balance. Their actions helped steady state finances, despite facing defeat at the polls. The group includes Steve Becker, Steven Crum, Linda Gallagher, Mary Martha Good, Anita Judd-Jenkins, Joy Koesten, Adam Lasker, Patty Markley, Eber Phelps, Melissa Rooker, Don Schroeder, and Ed Trimmer.
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Kansas House of Representatives
Steve Becker
Buhler
Steven Crum
Haysville
Linda Gallagher
Lenexa
Mary Martha Good
ElDorado
Anita Judd-Jenkins
Arkansas City
Joy Koesten
Leawood
Adam Lasker
Frontenac
Patty Markley
Overland Park
Eber Phelps
Hays
Melissa Rooker
Fairway
Don Schroeder
Hesston
Ed Trimmer
Winfield
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