Marysville Police Department finds Fentanyl in Confiscated Weed
“Chief Simpson said while officers said they often hear “it’s just weed,” by he says that may not always be true.”
Kansas Lawmakers Fall a Few Votes Short of Banning Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports
“Kansas House lawmakers failed to override a veto from the governor, spelling the end for a ban on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.”
FBI Kanas City Warns of Increase in Sextortion Schemes Targeting Young Boys
“Parents should be aware of these sextortion schemes to better prepare themselves for conversations with their children. Discussions like these can be difficult but are important in keeping children safe from predators. Many times, victims are hesitant to come forward, and as caregivers, teachers, or trusted adults, it is imperative that we bridge that gap. Reporting these incidents may not only help protect your child from harm, but other children as well,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Charles Dayoub.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces that Kansas Agriculture Exports Surpassed $5 Billion for the First Time in a Decade
“Kansas Agriculture Exports Were $5.35 Billion in 2021, a Growth of 32.35% Compared to the Previous Year”
Praying Mantids Preserve Gardens
“K-State entomologist shares why and how these insects should be kept in the home garden”
Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office Sends Letter to Rep. Moore to Encourage Passage of Legislation to Protect Oklahoma Students
“Oklahoma public schools are not required to allow biological males in women’s restrooms, or vice versa.”
Statement by Mark McHargue, President, Regarding the Death of State Senator Rich Pahls
“During his career in public service, Sen. Pahls was a solid conservative who served as a state senator for District 31 in Omaha for eight years from 2005 through 2013. He recently was re-elected in 2020. We lost a committed public servant, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Pahls family.”
Rep. Minnix, Orr, and Smith’s Statement on the Water Situation Facing Kansans
“If we are going to maintain the economy and quality of life we have enjoyed in Western Kansas, we need to make sure we have water.”
Marshall, Moran Applaud House Passage of Bill to Commemorate Brown v. Board of Education Sites Across Multiple States
“Kansan Linda Brown and her parents took their case all the way to the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education, leading to the unanimous overturn of the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine that discriminated against school children because of their skin color,” said Senator Moran.”
Rep. Mann Leads Letter Opposing Biden’s Farm Killer Tax
“Farming is a multi-generational calling, with many producers operating on the same land as their parents and grandparents did decades before,” said Rep. Mann.”