Health care plan progress noted in legislative talk
A lawmaker presented health care views to the House Insurance Committee amid budget strains and tax concerns. The plan seeks a moderate, limited-government approach and has earned support from Kansas Employer Coalition on Health, AARP, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, with ongoing hopes for broader discussion and eventual action.
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Kansas
Employer Coalition On Health
AARP
Blue Cros
Blue Shield
Baldwin
Health care reform call to action in Kansas Capitol
In Kansas the need to address rising health care costs prompts calls for reform. Uninsured numbers strain emergency care and insurers, with projections of steady cost increases and self insured groups challenging federal rules. Expanded universal access, managed care, and private sector reforms are urged to avoid centralized government care. Readers are invited to comment at 446-N Capitol Topeka or by phone.
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United States
Capitol
Topeka
Kan
Kansas House outlines school finance and tax plan
A proposed Kansas school finance package would set a base $3,675 per pupil, weigh enrollment to adjust for transportation and programs, and allow local districts to exceed by 10 percent with higher taxes. The companion tax plan projects $205.3 million in new revenue, including changes to individual and corporate rates, sales tax exemptions cuts, and a $7 million utility rebate program for households earning up to $20,000.
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Topeka
Kan
House Taxation Committee
Board of Education
Burlington
Parsons
Mulvane
Mullinville
State Board of Education
House
Marrial
Kansas
Kansas Legislature schedules light week of March 9 13
Major committee activity in the Kansas Legislature is limited the first three days of the week due to Wednesday’s debate deadline. The week includes hearings on abortion related bills, property tax for radio carriers, KPERS budget review, and state employee retirement plans with no session Friday.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
House of Origin
Senate Federal and State Affairs
Ways and
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
House
Lawmakers Hear Video Gambling Criticized
Reverend Troy Bowers urged the Senate committee to weigh welfare over revenue as video lottery faces scrutiny. He warned of unreliable gains from electronic slots and questioned using lottery money for salaries. Bishop Kenneth Hicks called gaming a menace to society.
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Troy Bowers
Wichita
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Kansas
Kenneth Hicks
The
Kansas Area
ORC to Sponsor Country & Western Dance Class
ORC is sponsoring a country and western dance class starting March 16 with 12 for Ling Dance and 24 for couples and swing. Six one hour sessions. For inquiries call ORC at 242-1999 Ottawa VeW Post 5901 announces Senior's Dance on Sunday March 8 at 9 a.m. and a benefit dance for Juanita Schulz on March 14 at 8 p.m. Donations at the door. Sutton's Jewelry advertises 42nd anniversary sale through March 14. Notices include legal and fashion ads and a 1992 VFW Post 6901 notice for nominations and election March 9. ]]>
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Ottawa
VEW
Sun
Juanita Schulz
Johnny Mack
Southern Pride
Cold turn with mixed precip possible this week
Monday to Wednesday turning much colder with a chance of snow west and rain or snow east on Monday and Tuesday. Snow mainly west on Wednesday. Lows Monday morning 20s west to 50s east, with temperatures falling. Tuesday and Wednesday highs 20s west to mainly 30s east.
March of Dimes Walk America sign up changes
Otta wa residents are urged to obtain Walk America materials from Eileen Bowling at Kansas State Bank. The event sponsored by KPL Gas Service and led by Betty Sands and J C Penney's manager moved location after a fire at Penney's. The five mile walk on March 22 ends at Mowbray Union at Ottawa University with pledges earning souvenirs medals and gift certificates. A support group for various concerns meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 729 Poplar with Brenda Risner facilitating. Ottawa photo show Woman Defined runs through March 29 at Johnson County Community College Visitors Center Overland Park featuring Maree Brooks and three images.
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Eileen Bowling
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Betty Sands
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WalkAmerica
KPL Gas Service
Mowbray Union
Ottawa University
March of Dimes
Poplar
Brenda Risner
Emporia State University
Ottawan
Maree Brooks
Ottawa
RFD
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park
Kansas City
Brooks
Alaska
Northwest Territories
College Bivd
Elks Launch Red Ribbon Campaign in Franklin County
Elks Lodge 803 will issue red ribbons for Ottawa and nearby districts next October to promote a drug free lifestyle. Kansas Elks drug awareness chair Hobard Betz notes funds from local banks support the effort, with SADD and Teenport active at Ottawa High School. Kindergarten through 12th grade students in Ottawa Central Heights Wellsville and West Franklin will receive ribbons, with plans for banners and broader school coverage later.
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Hobard Betz
Kansas Elks
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First National Bank of Ottawa
Kansas State Bank
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Ottawa
Peoples Bank of Kansas
Richmond
Wellsville Bank
National Fed
Ottawa High School
Teenport
Central Heights
Wellsville
West Franklin
Betz
Ottawa Herald Postal Rates Appears From 1991 Notice
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices and delivery options for Ottawa Kansas and surrounding areas with monthly, quarterly, and yearly rates. Rates vary by delivery method including carrier, motor route, and mail with different charges for Franklin County and nearby counties and out of state.
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