Derek Schmidt

Brownback Signs Bill Updating Human Trafficking Laws

Stephen Koranda — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:08:09 +0000

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has signed into law a bill to combat human trafficking and exploitation of underage sex workers.

The governor signed the bill Monday saying it will provide increased criminal penalties and services for victims of sexual exploitation.

“This will not only strengthen our ability to severely punish traffickers, but it will give us valuable new tools to protect vulnerable young victims so they can have hope of a new life and break the cycle of exploitation,” says Brownback.

Kansas City-Area Hospital Sale Finalized

Bryan Thompson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:02:13 +0000

Providence Medical Center, in Kansas City, and St. John Hospital, in Leavenworth, are now among the two dozen hospitals owned by Prime Healthcare—a for-profit company based in California.

Hospital Sale Cause for Hope, Concern

Bryan Thompson — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:50:26 +0000

The pending sale of two Kansas City area hospitals to a California-based corporation comes as a relief to those currently in charge of the hospitals. However, some people are worried about what could happen.

The sale of Providence Medical Center and Leavenworth’s St. John Hospital to Prime Healthcare Services needs the blessing of Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt to go forward. Close to 100 people showed up for a public hearing conducted by the Schmidt last night.

Charges Dropped Against Planned Parenthood

Elana Gordon — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:04:00 +0000

Prosecutors in Kansas have dropped all remaining criminal charges against Planned Parenthood.