Kansas Lawmakers Could Pass ‘Bill of Rights’ to Help Foster Parents and Kids in a Chaotic System
Topeka, KS — Kansas foster parents could soon have stronger protections against discrimination and mistreatment as lawmakers push forward with a law promising new rights to them and the children they take in. The legislation promises foster parents training, timely payments and protections against discrimination based on race, religion, gender or marital status. For children, the […]
K-State to Host Whole Farm Health Series Beginning Feb. 23
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – From the outside, it may seem as though the success of Kansas farms is evident only by lush crops growing in a field, or burly livestock grazing green pastures, but Margit Kaltenekker knows better. “The true value of our farm families,” […]
BIF Award Program Applications Due
Manhattan, KS — Deadlines for Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) award applications are approaching quickly. Each year BIF recognizes a Seedstock Producer of the Year and Commercial Producer of the Year. The deadline for both awards is April 1. Updated application forrms are posted to the BeefImprovement.org website “Award Forms” page under the “Resource Center” tab. […]
Boyer Family, Community First National Bank Endow $50,000 ‘Champion of Diversity’ Scholarship in K-State’s College of Education
Manhattan, KS— The family of James Boyer and Community First National Bank have created a scholarship for College of Education students at Kansas State University with the hope of supporting students of color pursuing degrees in education. Boyer, who passed away in 2017, was the first African American professor in the College of Education when […]
Inside One of the Anti-Abortion Crisis Pregnancy Centers That Might Get Millions from Kansas
Anti-abortion lawmakers in Kansas want to dramatically expand taxpayer funding for crisis pregnancy centers. Critics say they’re dangerous.
Drummond Takes on Prosecution of Oklahoma Attorney Accused of Assisting Illegal Marijuana Operations
Oklahoma City, OK- Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that his office will take on the responsibility of prosecuting a Canadian County attorney indicted by a multi-county grand jury late last year for illegal marijuana business practices. Matt Stacy was charged with 13 felony counts in Garvin County District Court last October after an affidavit […]
Governor Kelly Announces Introduction of Medicaid Expansion Legislation: Here’s What They’re Saying
Topeka, KS– Last week, Governor Kelly announced that her bills to provide affordable health care access for low-wage, hard-working Kansans were introduced. With Medicaid expansion — also known as KanCare expansion — thousands of Kansans will gain access to health care services they are already paying for through federal taxes. SB 225 was introduced in […]
‘Living Well Wednesday’ Session to Focus on Anxiety, Overthinking
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – In small doses, anxiety might be a good thing, perhaps inspiring a person to act quickly in the face of danger, or think twice about a large expense. But too much anxiety…not so much. “The problem is when anxiety becomes […]
K-State Salina Professor Part of Research Team awarded National Science Foundation Grant for Accessibility Research
Salina, KS— Siny Joseph, professor and graduate faculty at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus, is among a team of five researchers who have been awarded grant funding from the National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator program to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. Wichita State University is leading the $750,000 National Science Foundation, […]
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Buffalo Soldiers – Fort Leavenworth
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University “Buffalo soldiers” is a term to describe the African-American members of the Army who served with distinction in the 1800s. Their service eventually paved the way for an integrated military and society – and it all began […]