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Bourbon County: Medicaid made up 5.3% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.3% of income in Bourbon County, providing an average of $2,652 per capita to residents.

By SE Kansas News | Apr 2, 2025

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Leaders request new cost estimate for VA's Electronic Health Record Modernization program

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has led a collaborative request for an updated schedule and cost estimate from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program.

By SE Kansas News | Apr 1, 2025

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Residents of Chautauqua County received $14,835 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 11th in Kansas

By SE Kansas News | Apr 1, 2025

In 2022, residents of Chautauqua County received an average of $14,835 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th highest in Kansas.

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Neosho County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 6.3% of income in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.3% of income in Neosho County, providing an average of $2,882 per capita to residents.

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Cherokee County: Residents received $56.25 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in Cherokee County, providing an average of $2,947 per capita to residents.

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Labette County: Medicaid dependency reached 10.4% in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.4% of income in Labette County, providing an average of $4,953 per capita to residents.

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Hearing reviews NTSB report on American Airlines and Blackhawk collision

By SE Kansas News | Mar 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chair of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, opened a hearing to address the preliminary findings of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on the tragic crash between American Airlines...

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Montgomery County: Medicaid made up 7% of total income in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7% of income in Montgomery County, providing an average of $3,058 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Labette County ranks 10th among Kansas counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,887

By SE Kansas News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Labette County received an average of $14,887 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th highest in Kansas.

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New VA clinic opens in Paola offering expanded services

By SE Kansas News | Mar 24, 2025

The new Paola VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) has officially opened its doors, promising improved access and expanded services for veterans in southeast Kansas.

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Crawford County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 6.1% of income in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $2,765 per capita to residents.

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Elk County: Residents received $3 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Elk County, providing an average of $1,227 per capita to residents.

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Kansas legislators push for new postal facility in Olathe

By SE Kansas News | Mar 21, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, along with U.S. Representative Sharice Davids, have urged United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to prioritize the relocation and construction of a new postal facility in...

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Legislation introduced by senators aims to stabilize energy rates across six states

By SE Kansas News | Mar 21, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran, Roger Marshall, and Josh Hawley have introduced a legislative proposal aimed at providing stable energy rates and a reliable electric grid for states under the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA).

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Woodson County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.5% in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Woodson County, providing an average of $979 per capita to residents.

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Chautauqua County: Income Maintenance made up 3.4% of total income in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Chautauqua County, providing an average of $1,408 per capita to residents.

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Wilson County residents received $14,989 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking eighth in Kansas

By SE Kansas News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Wilson County received an average of $14,989 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth highest in Kansas.

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Greenwood County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.7% of income in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.7% of income in Greenwood County, providing an average of $1,173 per capita to residents.

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Wilson County: Residents received $10.72 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Wilson County, providing an average of $1,243 per capita to residents.

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Allen County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.7% in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.7% of income in Allen County, providing an average of $1,257 per capita to residents.