Riley County Property Valuation Increase and 2023 Notification
Riley County, KS- The Riley County Appraiser’s Office has completed analysis for 2023 property valuation. The annual Change of Value Notices (CVNs) should be completed and mailed to property owners by the end of February. The CVNs reflect changes in property values due to fluctuations in the local real estate market and/or changes made to […]
Kansas Teacher Shortage Prompts Calls for Higher Salaries, Paying Student Teachers
As Kansas faces the worst teacher shortage it’s ever known, one group says the state needs to raise teacher pay, elevate the profession and offer student teachers a paycheck. “Part of the problem is our salaries in education stink,” said Rick Ginsburg, dean of education at the University of Kansas. “Add to that working conditions that […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
Department of Commerce Announces Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) 2.0 Grant Application
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced $50 million will fund a second round of projects under the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) grant program. BASE 2.0 will continue addressing infrastructure and economic development needs that were delayed or slowed due to COVID-19 in an effort to expand the state’s base of businesses […]
Kansas is Becoming More Divided. Democrats Win Suburban Areas and the GOP Holds Rural Communities
“Despite Democrats flipping three Kansas House seats in Johnson County — the state’s most populated area — Republican strength in rural communities remains as strong as ever. That gives rural lawmakers more say in important budget and policy-making discussions.”