KDHE Awards Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grantees
“We are excited to announce this year’s CDRR grantees and look forward to our continued collaboration with state partners in their endeavor to reduce chronic diseases”, said Secretary Janet Stanek, Kansas Department of Health and Environment.”
Governor Laura Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill to Make Child Care More Affordable and Accessible
“Bill Expands Tax Credit to Encourage Businesses to Provide Child Care for Employees”
Kansas Youth Compete in 2022 Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic
“The 37th Annual Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic was hosted in Manhattan July 1-2. “
The End of Roe Hasn’t Drawn More Women to Kansas for Abortions — It Was Already a Destination
“Kansas saw a flood of out-of-state patients seeking abortion care before the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. Although more states enacted their own restrictions, a Kansas clinic does not expect to see another influx of women because the trek will be too far for them.”
Panel Discussion will Explore Possible Legal Impact of Dobbs v. Jackson
“Legal Perspectives on Dobbs v. Jackson and Beyond” will be 3-4 p.m. Friday, July 8, as a Zoom webinar or viewable through livestream. The open forum is coordinated by University Governance, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging; The Commons and the Department of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies. It is open to the public.”
USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub, Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts to host “Economics of Adaption” seminar, July 26 in Enid, Oklahoma.
“Seminar to focus on how strategies to adapt to extreme weather can help producers bottom lines”
What’s Munching on Your Garden Vegetables?
“K-State horticulture expert suggests ways to deal with blister beetles”
First Friday Workshop Highlights Benefits of Working from Home
“K-State’s community vitality program offers training on best practices for remote work”
Half-Staff in Honor of Saint Marys Police Officer Mark Lamberson
“I am directing flags statewide be flown at half-staff to honor Officer Mark Lamberson, a valued member of the Saint Marys Police Department,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”
Former Nursing Home Employee Pleads No Contest to Abuse Following Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Investigation
“My office does everything it can to protect Oklahomans, and I am proud of our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit for always investigating elderly and vulnerable adult abuse,” said Attorney General O’Connor.”