AG Derek Schmidt Statement on Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Election Laws
“We have successfully defended these important election-integrity provisions in district court,” Schmidt said. “We will continue to provide them a vigorous defense as long as necessary to help ensure that Kansas elections are safe and secure.”
Governor Laura Kelly Signs House Bill 2717, Calls on Congress to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Legislation
“Governor Vetoes Senate Bill 199, Senate Bill 161, and Senate Bill 493”
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to Provide $2 Million to Office of Juvenile Affairs to Fund Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Interventions
“State law requires part of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana excise tax revenue to fund anti-drug and rehabilitation programs. The $2 million for OJA’s research-based program comes from that funding. Licensed medical marijuana patients and caregivers pay the excise tax, plus state and local sales taxes, when making purchases at dispensaries.”
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill Designating Sandhill Plum as Official State Fruit
“More Than 400 Fourth-and Fifth-Graders From Across 24 Kansas Schools Participated in an Election to Select the State Fruit”
Attorney General O’Connor Prosecutes Nursing Home Employee Who Stole Money from Resident
“We must protect and seek justice for these vulnerable Oklahomans,” said Attorney General John O’Connor. “Our office will not tolerate the financial exploitation of our beloved nursing home residents, no matter how large or small the amount.”
Rep. Mann Opposes Executive Order Infringing on Second Amendment Rights
“If you weaken a loadbearing wall, the entire structure is compromised. That is what happens to our Constitution when the government violates the Second Amendment rights of the American people, and that is exactly what this executive order does.”
Kansas Governor’s Repeat Veto of Short-Term Health Plan Bill Protects Patients
“The American Heart Association is thankful for Governor Kelly’s commitment to vetoing these junk plans and supporting policy that will provide access to quality healthcare, such as KanCare Expansion. STLDPs are meant to fill gaps in coverage. Extending these plans comes with too much risk for Kansas families faced with unexpected emergencies such as heart attack or stroke, leaving them with high out of pocket costs and emotional and financial stress,” said Nancy Holland, Kansas State Advocacy Committee Vice-Chair, American Heart Association.”
KDWP Offering Small Grants Related to Wildlife Diversity, Non-game Species
“Since 1980, we’ve been able to fund a variety of educational, research-based, and habitat projects related to non-game species, thanks to donations received through Chickadee Checkoff,” said Daren Riedle, KDWP wildlife diversity coordinator.”
Searching for a Lyme Cure
“This unresolved “infection from Hell” are maddening for patients who must spend their time and money consulting with multiple doctors who prescribe an endless stream of antibiotics and other medications that do nothing to stem inflammation and ease the patient’s pain and discomfort.”
Independence man remains missing after two years
“Detreck Foster was reported missing on May 12, 2020. He was last seen around April 12, 2020 in Independence.”