Kansas Legislature Faces Treasury Crisis and Lottery Debate
Topeka lawmakers open session amid concern over the state treasury and the last session’s generosity. A statewide lottery is debated as a potential revenue source, with Iowa cited for comparison after a 25 percent drop in lottery sales totaling about $9 million, underscoring unstable funding for development plans.
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New North Hospital Plans Spark $250 Million Dream
Investors buy 362 acres near Interstate 35 at Olathe to build a $250 million complex with a 700,000 square foot mall, hotel, retirement community, and office space close to a forthcoming hospital. The project aims to attract medical and retail services within about 20 miles, prompting local businesses to act now to counter future competition.
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Olathe
New Senators Sworn In Face Rising Campaign Costs
The 6 year plan notes new senators elected to the 100th Congress have taken seats and will face six year terms. A Washington journal projects 1992 re election costs at nine million dollars, or about one hundred twenty five thousand dollars per month from now. The piece argues for public financing and spending limits to prevent business neglect.
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Washington
Smoke bans in Hutchinson Newsrooms mark cultural shift
The Hutchinson News eliminates smoking in its newsroom and Harris Enterprises facilities from February 1, citing common decency and protection. The piece reflects on past newsroom habits, safety concerns, and changing norms, noting quieter debates over dress and protests but a clearer health focus today.
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Harris News Service
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Kansas
Tips On How Not To Snore And Related Health Query
Readers seek snoring remedies as muscles weaken with age causing tongue and palate sag. Elevate head, avoid alcohol, sleep on side, and consider a soft neck collar. snoring may indicate sleep apnea. Also addressed is Charcot Marie Tooth disease described as nerve degeneration named after three French physicians.
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Ottawa Herald USPS rates and medical Q&A column
Ottawa Herald lists postal rates for Ottawa surrounding area and Franklin County with yearly and monthly options. The page also runs a medical advice column by Dr. Donohue covering nerve diseases ALS and Lou Gehrig, cholesterol constipation, elderly temperature care, and blood donation after tattoos with practical guidance.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert
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Franklin County
First Snow Comes At Long Winter’s End
A reflective piece details the first snow of the season, its beauty and impact on daily life. It notes a shift in perspective on winter, home, and aging, including plans to hire others for shoveling rather than continuing the backbreaking task. The author questions moving away for climate, favoring staying to enjoy winter’s rarity.
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