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Budget issues to be main focus for KS lawmakers
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsKansas lawmakers are back in session. They have a lot to take on this year, but the budget will be the biggest issue. This year the state is taking less income tax from your paycheck, which means less money for the budget. Lawmakers must also figure...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Personal Income
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Brownback, cabinet secretary to announce Kansas mental health initiative
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is preparing to announce a new mental health initiative ahead of the start of the 2013 legislative session. The Republican governor scheduled a joint news conference Thursday afternoon in Kansas City, Kan., with Sean Sullivan,...
Tags: Mental Health, Behavioral Conditions, Government, Health, Politics
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Court rules school funding should be increased
Kansas is violating the state constitution by not providing enough funding for schools. A district court in Shawnee county issued the ruling today. The decision comes after more than 50 school districts sued the state. They demanded lawmakers...
Tags: Kansas Legislature, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System
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Brownback creates Kansas Humanitarian Commission to recognize service to others
Gov. Sam Brownback has established a special panel to highlight and promote charitable work by Kansans throughout the state, the nation and the world. Brownback announced creation of the Kansas Humanitarian Commission on Tuesday. The panel will be...
Tags: Government, Plastic Surgeons, Washington, DC, Regional Authority, Health and Medical Professionals
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Brownback names northeast Kansas physician to state's medical regulatory board
Gov. Sam Brownback has named a northeast Kansas physician to the State Board of Healing Arts. The Republican governor's office says Dr. Joel Hutchins of Holton will serve a four-year term on the 15-member board, which licenses and regulates physicians....
Tags: Government, Kathleen Sebelius, Regional Authority, Drugs and Medicines, Politics
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Post-election forensics of the religion vote in 2012
The Religion WorldFaith in Public Life put together an election analysis based on exit polling and the political context that’s developed over the course of the year: Ballot initiatives In Florida and California, faith-based community organizing groups mounted... -
DA says Gov. Brownback's meetings didn't violate law
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas prosecutor says there's no evidence to suggest that private dinners Gov. Sam Brownback hosted for dozens of legislators at his official residence violated the state's open meetings law. Shawnee County District Attorney...
Tags: Government, Republican Party, Politics, Executive Branch
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FactFinder 12 Survey: July approval ratings
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsGeography Surveyed: Kansas Data Collected: 07/13/2012 - 07/17/2012 Release Date: 07/18/2012 Sponsor: KWCH-TV Wichita Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as President? 38% Approve 56% Disapprove 6% Not Sure Margin of Sampling...Tags: Jerry Moran, Barack Obama, Pat Roberts
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How health care ruling will impact you
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe U.S. Supreme Court has upheld President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. The decision means the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will continue to take effect over the next several years. It will impact the way all Americans receive...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Healthcare Policies, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance, Parties and Movements
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HHS gives green light to Kansas Medicaid overhaul
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback says federal officials have granted the state permission to overhaul its Medicaid program. The decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was announced Friday. It allows Kansas to turn...
Tags: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Medicaid, Government Health Care, Health Insurance
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License of doctor who worked with George Tiller revoked
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas regulators on Friday revoked the medical license of a doctor accused of performing inadequate mental health exams on young patients she then referred to the late Dr. George Tiller for late-term abortions. The State...
Tags: Private Health Care, Mental Health, Behavioral Conditions, Republican Party, Abortion
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