Health care costs and Medicaid caps debated in legislature
In a Capitol reflection on health care, the writer analyzes the shift from income-based Medicaid limits to community-based care. The 300 percent SSI cap for adult care home eligibility and spend-down rules are examined, with projected rising costs, broader Medicaid entry, and potential pressures on taxes, services, and middle-class finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom Memorial
Tion
Kansas School Finance Reform Sparks Wide Debate
Kansas lawmakers wrestle with HB 2892 as four Senate plans emerge from a divided House. Sublette Elementary principal Russell Branden says the plan could rob local wealth and control, while northeast builders warn of labor tax shifts on new construction. Rolla district shows wealth yet high lunch support, highlighting per pupil value versus aid needs amid reform talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas House
Senate
Russell Branden
Sublette
Oil and Gas
Senate Tax Committee
Janis Lee
Kensington
Smith County
Branden
Lee
Johnson County
Rolla
Senate Delays Kansas School Finance Debate Over Reforms
The Senate Education Committee postponed Friday’s opening debate on Kansas school finance reforms due to scheduling conflicts. House leaders pushed a $450 million reform plan to the Senate, while four funding proposals remain under review with a midweek timetable to consider formulas and financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall Harris
Topeka
Senate
Senate Education Committee
Joe Harder
R Moundridge
Kansas
Kansas House
Bud Burke
R-Leawood
Education Committee
Shiela Frahm
Rcolby
Harder
Dan Thiessen
Local Event Briefs Roster and Shop Promotions
Violinist Brian Lewis performs March 29 at 3 p.m. in the OU Chapel with tickets priced at 5 dollars. George's Bicycle Repair advertises parts and service with pets and feed. store hours through Saturday. International Dinner set for March 28 at 6 p.m. in the OU Union with 7.50 dollar advance tickets. Lawn and Garden Show offers a Will’s discount to 39 dollars per item or 49 dollars for couples. Sutton's Jewelry promotes Mother’s Day gifts under 50 dollars and free gift wrapping. Sears opens 1 to 5 p.m. New arrivals include Ottawa Family Black Hills Gold. Budge’s caps feature a large variety. The Fr. Co. notes landfill activity at 2:30 p.m. on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEARS
Ottawa Family
Black Hills
Sutton's Jewelry
Elmer Kelton to Speak at Ottawa University Chapel
Western novelist Elmer Kelton will address the Ottawa University audience at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel Auditorium as part of the University Program Series. The talk is open to the public with no admission charge. Kelton is an award winning author with multiple Spur and Western Heritage awards and a Crane Texas native. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Texas and has served as associate editor of Livestock Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kelton
Ottawa University Chapel
Kelton
Western Writers of America
Cowboy Hall of Fame
Levi Strauss
Wester Writers of America
Crane
Texas
University of Texas
Livestock Weekly
Ottawa Herald Classified Rates and Staff Credits
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and staff roles including City Editor Terry Ostmeyer and Advertising Director Peg Armstrong. It provides subscription rates effective March 16 1992 for various delivery areas and durations across Kansas counties and mail-out regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim R. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Bemis Casinos
Carol Ackermann
Peg Armstrong
Mgr
Virginia Whitncr
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossmann
Onawa
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Capitol
Kan
By Walker Hendrix
Marge Petty
Oares
Gene Shore
R-Johnson
Stevens County
Jim Lowther
Emporia
Morton County
Joan Finney
John Marshall
Harris News Service
House
Ad Briefs
Brian Lewis
OU Chapel
O.U. Union
Union
Wills
Clean Legal Services
Baldwin Jet
Visa
Sutton
Budge's
S. Main
FR. CO
Haben
Pomona
West Franklin
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Doris Sharp
First United Methodist Church
Bulletin Board
17Th Street
Ottawa
Division of Motor Vehicles
Franklin County
Democratic Central Committee
First National Bank
Third and
Hickory
Franklin County History Book Project
Barbara Dew
Ottawa Library
Homewood
Williamsburg
Centropolis
Norwood
LeLoup
Rantoul
Peoria
Imes
Lane
Princeton
Richmond
Wellsville
Fifth
Ottawa Herald
Franklin