Juvenile justice funds split with rural boost in Kansas
Legislators in Topeka struck a compromise on a 5 million youth crime prevention package. Rural districts gain a minimum $50,000 each while dropout rates still guide most allocations. $150,000 is set aside to reward outstanding programs. The plan narrows disparities between rural and urban districts and targets truancy and dropout issues.
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Regulators May Cut Kansas Medicaid Nursing Home Funds
Republicans downplay loss fears to 90 million dollars per year but Democrats seize on the possibility Kansas could miss large federal Medicaid payments for nursing homes. Gov Graves signed a law to divert 80 million into a special fund for about 40 local homes, with contracts to return most funds to the state.
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Topeka
Kansas
Rankings may decide fate of highway projects
Lt Gov Gary Sherrer released 139 rankings for new roads bypasses and interchanges noting rankings can count up to 20 percent of a project's score. He chairs the nine member committee, part of a $13.4 billion 10 year transportation program, with $5 billion in proposals. He warned final decisions will be close and communities will seek explanations.
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Kansas
First family returns to Cedar Crest after renovations
Gov Bill Graves and family move back into the 72 year old Cedar Crest residence in Topeka after 18 months of repairs costing 4.3 million dollars. Public tours resume June 19 with July 10 14 open house, private donations funded most costs.
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Kansas
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Linda Graves
Katie
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