Kansans weigh welfare data link in state system
Kansans debate a planned 85 million dollar Kansas Eligibility Enforcement System that links data from Social and Rehabilitation Services, Health and Environment, Revenue and Labor to verify welfare, food stamps, and Medicaid eligibility. Proponents cite safeguards and efficiency, while critics fear intrusive database sharing and privacy erosion despite potential access to benefits. Martin Hawver notes public concern grows as government data integration expands.
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Editorial calls Kansas to respect federal judges on abortion aid
Guest opinion argues Kansas must resume federal family planning funding to Planned Parenthood as ordered by U.S. District Judge Thomas Marten. It criticizes state secrecy over new abortion clinic rules and urges transparency in how regulations were drafted and implemented under Gov. Brownback.
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Michigan emergency manager law sparks statewide backlash
Jim Hightower reports on Michigan governor Snyder and the Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act. The act allows appointment of an emergency manager who can seize control of cities counties or districts, cancel contracts privatize assets and dismiss officials. Critics call it an anti democratic coup risking local authority and constitutional rights.
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