Tagged: Derek Schmidt

Government
10:08 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Brownback Signs Bill Updating Human Trafficking Laws

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.

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Health
10:02 am
Thu April 4, 2013

Kansas City-Area Hospital Sale Finalized

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. 

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Health
9:50 am
Thu March 28, 2013

Hospital Sale Cause for Hope, Concern

Credit Bryan Thompson / Kansas Public Radio
Jeremy Hendrickson urges Attorney General Derek Schmidt to put a hold on SCL hospital transaction.

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. 

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Health
4:04 pm
Fri August 17, 2012

Charges Dropped Against Planned Parenthood

Credit AP file photo
The Planned Parenthood clinic in Overland Park, Kan.

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

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