Governor Laura Kelly Orders Flags Be Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Longtime Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan
Topeka, KS– In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities immediately until the day of interment, in honor of former Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan, who passed away Tuesday. Stephan entered the Kansas attorney general’s office […]
Cover Your Acres conference set for Jan. 17-18 in Oberlin
K-State Research and Extension news service Oberlin, KS– Kansas State University will host the 20th annual Cover Your Acres conference Jan. 17-18 at the Gateway Civic Center in Oberlin, providing agricultural producers, consultants and experts a look at what’s driving profitability in northwest Kansas farms. Early registration is due by Jan. 10. The […]
AG Derek Schmidt Becomes Longest Currently Serving Attorney General in the United States
Topeka, KS – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has become the longest-serving attorney general currently in office in the United States, a position he will hold until his term concludes on January 9. That happens because both former Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, who first was elected in 1978, and former Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, […]
Governor Kelly Announces Proposed New Kansas Veterans Home to be Built in Topeka
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today announced that a new veterans home serving Northeast Kansas will be built in Topeka adjacent to the Colmery-O’Neill United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. “As the daughter of a Purple Heart recipient, I am committed to honoring the service of Kansas’ veterans and their families,” Governor Laura […]
K-State Plans Workshops to Support Locally Grown Foods in Kansas
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – Kansas State University will be hosting workshops in three Kansas locations to help the state’s meat, poultry and egg producers capitalize on growing demand for those products. The Kansas Local Meat Marketing workshops are scheduled for Feb. 3 in Wichita, Feb. […]
Attorney General O’Connor Announces Settlements with Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors, and Retailers
Oklahoma City, OK– Attorney General John O’Connor announced four new settlements in the State’s opioid litigation. With these new settlements, Oklahoma has now recovered more than $900 million in opioid settlements. Oklahoma now ranks near the top of all states in total funds recovered on a per capita basis from the companies alleged to bear […]
Governor Kelly Advocates for “Axing Your Taxes” Plan at Wichita Childcare Center
Wichita, KS– Governor Laura Kelly traveled to Wichita to call on local legislators to support her ‘Axing Your Taxes’ plan, which would save Kansans more than $500 million in tax cuts over the next three years. The three-pronged plan includes a push to immediately ‘axe the tax’ on groceries and eliminate the state sales tax […]
2023-24 SowBridge Educational Series Registration Open for Swine Producers
Manhattan, KS— Registration is now underway for SowBridge, a 15 college and university cooperative distance educational series for those who work with sows, boars, piglets, and with genetic and reproductive issues. Programming begins in early February and will be provided online through Zoom or via call-in option. Dr. Joel DeRouchey, Kansas State University extension […]
Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt names Public Affairs Manager
Topeka, KS – Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, named Kyle Strathman as the new Public Affairs Manager for the Kansas Insurance Department. “Kyle has a strong record of service to the people of Kansas,” Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt said. “He will play an integral role in our education and outreach efforts to the public about […]
Governor Kelly Announces December Total Tax Collections Surpass Estimate by $140.1 Million
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly announced that total tax collections for December were $1.1 billion — $140.1 million, or 14.8%, more than the monthly estimate. That is also 21.9%, or $194.6 million, more than December 2021. “Because of my administration’s work to put the state’s finances back on track, we are able to fully fund education, […]