Graves signs prescription drug bill in Kansas with funding uncertain
Gov. Bill Graves signed 21 bills including a prescription drug plan for about 3000 elderly Kansans who meet income limits. The program would pay up to $1200 annually per person next year but hinges on a $120 million federal funding, subject to potential formula changes. Graves also approved health coverage for poor workers, a murder-conviction payout, and a fetal tissue sale restriction, plus a Kansas Business Health Partnership.
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Graves signs penalties for open records law in Kansas
Gov. Bill Graves signed a reform imposing penalties up to 500 dollars for Open Records Act violations effective July 1. The bill gives AG and local prosecutors subpoena power, requires each government body to appoint an information officer, and removes all 44 exemptions unless saved by Legislature. Public scrutiny followed a November 19 newspaper survey across 105 counties showing 34 denials out of 420 requests.
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Johnson County woman chases down cattle thieves
Susie Mackey awoke to hear heavy trailers and chased the rustlers from her Johnson County land. Deputies recovered about 24 head of cattle at a nearby rented barn after stopping the truck with ear tagged livestock. Two men, Jason Heller and David Rakestraw II, were charged with felony theft. bond set at 7500 dollars. Investigators seek others in the rustling ring.
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Spring Hill
Susie Mackey
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Jason Heller
Olathe
David Rakestraw II
Bonner Springs
Johnson County
Michael Raunig
Johnson County Sheriff's Department
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