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Timing of Covid-19 Vaccine for Health Care Workers Depends on Where They Live
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kansas and Missouri plan to rely on the honor system to comply with priority distribution of coronavirus vaccines ... Employees in one Louisiana city will receive a one-time lump-sum hazard payment ... Indiana lawmakers hope to shield businesses from Covid-19 lawsuits.
Russia and Iran Obtained Voter Information to Meddle in Election, Federal Government Says
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Colorado aims to safely reopen ski resorts ... Wichita man accused of threatening mayor over mask ordinance is charged with criminal threat ... University of Michigan places students on lockdown as coronavirus surges.
State Fairs Are the Latest Casualty of Covid-19
At least 15 states have canceled their annual fairs due to public health concerns amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, while others are moving ahead with modified, pared-down events.
Big Brother in Public Health? New Contact Tracing Tactic Raises Privacy Concerns
Requiring businesses to keep customer logs could undermine the public trust necessary to effectively conduct contact tracing, says one public health expert.
A Coronavirus Order Requiring Businesses to Track Customers Is Challenged in Court
Linn County, Kansas requires businesses that reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak to log their customers as a way to assist contact tracing efforts. A lawsuit alleges that’s unconstitutional.
Ahead of Easter Sunday, Kansas Lawmakers Revoke Governor's Restrictions on Church Gatherings
Gov. Laura Kelly had issued an order earlier this week prohibiting crowds of more than 10 people at religious services as part of efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Where in the World is Kansas City?
President Trump’s congratulatory message for the Kansas City Chiefs included a common mistake.
Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Dream Comes True in Kansas
A Democratic governor coaxed a Republican legislative leader into backing Medicaid expansion after years of opposition. Could this be a model for Washington?
Coping With Loss Of Hospital, Rural Town Realizes: We Don’t Need A Hospital
It’s been about a year since the hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., closed. The lessons for this community about meeting its residents’ health needs could provide insights for the rest of the country.
Air Ambulances Woo Rural Consumers With Memberships That May Leave Them Hanging
Nationwide, state insurance leaders and politicians have raised alarms about the slickly marketed membership campaigns.
Kansas City Region Selected as New Home for USDA Research Agencies
The move is expected to bring 550 jobs to the Kansas City region. Officials have not decided whether the USDA facility will be located in Missouri or Kansas.
In Kansas, Using an App to Streamline DMV Registrations
The state launched the iKan app as a way to make it easier for residents to renew driver’s licenses or vehicle registrations. A state official said it also ended up generating new revenue.
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