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Health September 1, 2021 - 10:00 am

Do U.S. teens have the right to be vaccinated against their parents’ will? It depends on where they live

by Brian Dean Abramson, Florida International University

In some states, minors can legally decide for themselves whether they would like to get vaccinated. In Kansas, minors may consent to health care at the age of 16.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
Health August 31, 2021 - 3:49 pm

Dillons, state of Kansas collaborating on COVID-19 vaccination incentive

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly and the Dillons grocery store chain Tuesday launched a new COVID-19 vaccination incentive program in a dozen Kansas counties, delivering $50 per dose or a total of $100 for individuals 12 years or older who volunteer to accept shots.

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Health August 31, 2021 - 12:13 pm

Landing in the hospital with COVID-19 is getting more expensive; here’s why

by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service

If you come down with a nasty case of COVID-19, here are the key things to worry about — moneywise — as you brace for the financial fallout.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government August 31, 2021 - 5:30 am

Jeff Colyer diagnosed with prostate cancer, ends campaign for Kansas governor

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Jeff Colyer announced Monday he was ending his campaign for Kansas governor and […]

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
State Government August 30, 2021 - 6:21 pm

Incomplete data renders audit of Kansas mental health and substance abuse programs inconclusive

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

State legislative auditors say data gaps and broad definitions limited the conclusions and recommendations they could provide in a recent review of Kansas’ most common mental health and substance abuse programs.

Health August 30, 2021 - 12:17 pm

Kansas mother grapples with ‘sucker punch’ of 4-year-old’s COVID-19 infection

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Jenna Sutter Brown’s 4-year-old daughter couldn’t sleep last week. Hazel had bad congestion, a barking cough, a fever, and allergy-like symptoms. Her parents didn’t yet know the girl had COVID-19.

Crime & Courts August 29, 2021 - 10:01 am

Getting married next month? Apply for your marriage license today

by Lawrence Times

If you’re getting married in September and you need a Kansas marriage license, the time to apply for it is right now.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
Education August 27, 2021 - 3:39 pm

House leader warned of ‘mask madness’ in Kansas schools, downplayed risk of COVID-19 to kids

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

The number of Kansas children who are getting sick — especially in districts where masks are not required — is forcing school officials to rethink their approach.

State News August 27, 2021 - 2:42 pm

Evergy’s Kansas customers with solar panels will get refund for unconstitutional fees

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector

Evergy customers with solar panels on their homes will get refunds in the coming weeks for the unconstitutional charges the electric utility required them to pay. 

Crime & Courts August 27, 2021 - 9:28 am

Juvenile justice reformers seek return of $21M cut from Kansas intervention program fund

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Juvenile justice reformers pleaded for reversal of a decision by Kansas lawmakers to divert $21 million earmarked for community intervention programs and recommended allocation of more funding to innovative grassroots organizations involved in projects to diminish incarceration of children.

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