September 2011

Kansas Bishops Object to Contraceptive Mandate

September 26, 2011 Kansas’ Catholic Bishops sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today to register their strong disapproval of the new contraceptive mandate put in place by the Obama Administration last month.  In their letter to Secretary Sebelius, the bishops say that the mandate — which requires all health plans to cover prescription contraceptives, …

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SRS Announces Changes to Welare Programs

September 20, 2011 The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) has announced changes to the way it administers the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), and Child Care Assistance programs.  The changes will be phased in over the next few months.

School Choice Event in Overland Park: September 15

September 14, 2011 The Kansas Policy Institute and the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice are hosting an education summit on Thursday, September 15, in Overland Park, KS.  Among the educational reform subjects to be discussed at the event will be school choice — a priority for the Kansas Catholic Conference.  All interested parties are invited …

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