15 under 40 Winners Announced
Manhattan, KS- The Junction City, Manhattan and Wamego Chambers of Commerce have released the inaugural 15 under 40 class of young professionals making a difference in their communities. Winners of 2023’s 15 under 40 will be recognized at a special reception in their honor on Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. at the Manhattan Conference […]
CCMC Looking for Open Day Care Provider
Clay Center, KS- It’s not something new, people are always looking for an open day care provider to help care for their little while they go to appointments, go to work, or even for the child to have interaction with other children their age. Austin Gillard, Chief Executive Officer from Clay County Medical Center said […]
With More than $1 Billion on the line, Oklahomans will Play a Crucial Role in Rural Broadband Expansion
Oklahoma- Access to high-speed broadband internet service in rural Oklahoma has long been a top issue for Farm Bureau members. From conducting daily household tasks to streaming television, and from attending Zoom meetings to accessing important software updates on farming equipment, the ability to connect to high-speed broadband is crucial for Oklahomans living in both […]
After Year One…
Salina, KS- “It’s hard to believe that we are already coming up on the one-year anniversary of affiliating with Salina Regional Health System (SRHC),” said Memorial Health System CEO, Harold Courtois. “I am proud of our employees; they have worked hard to make this a smooth transition. SRHC has a great affiliation model, and we […]
Governor Kelly Announces Kansas State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen to Retire
Topeka, KS– Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen will retire from the position in January 2023 after serving in the role for 11 years. Jorgensen will temporarily stay with the agency as Deputy Fire Marshal to help the new State Fire Marshal transition into the role. “I thank Doug […]
Grow Clay County Receives SEED Grant to help communities in Clay County with Community Vibrancy, Library Upgrades, and Food Retail
Clay Center, KS – Grow Clay County is excited to announce that they received the SEED Grant in the amount of $46,651 that will go to various communities in Clay County for projects in three categories, Community Vibrancy, Libraries, and Food Retail. Natalie Muruato, the executive director, commented, “Grow Clay County has been working to […]
Can the Democratic Governor of Kansas get Republicans on Board for Tax Cut in a Non-Election Year?
In the nearly eight months since Republicans controlling the Kansas Legislature and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly agreed to the terms of phasing out the state’s sales tax on food, grocery prices have rocketed and the extra 6.5% charge on groceries remained in place. Now, freshly reelected and frustrated with the deal she negotiated, Kelly wants to […]
Governor Kelly Releases Tax Cut Plan to Save Kansans More Than $500M Over Next Three Years
Roeland Park, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today released her three-part ‘Axing Your Taxes’ plan to save Kansans more than $500 million over the next three years. The comprehensive plan delivers on major campaign promises, including a push to immediately ‘axe the tax’ on groceries and eliminate the state sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene […]
FCC Issues Public Call to Review Broadband Data by Jan. 13
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its national broadband service map with a detailed list of internet providers available at both household and business locations. The Oklahoma Broadband Office strongly encourages the public to review the map for accuracy and submit challenges to the data if needed by Jan. 13, 2023. Challenge information collected through Jan. 13 […]
Marshall, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Cryptocurrency Money Laundering, Financing of Terrorists and Rogue Nations
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) are introducing today the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation that would mitigate the risks that cryptocurrency and other digital assets pose to America’s national security by closing loopholes in the existing anti-money laundering and countering of the financing […]