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”
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.”
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.”
Sen. Marshall Asks USDA for Answers on Partnership with United Farmer Workers of America
“U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack requesting answers on the partnership with United Farm Workers (UFW) of America and the implementation of the department’s program”
Missing Kansas Kids
“This weeks Kansas Missing Kids are: 16 year old Cherish T.L. Mayson, 17 year old Tyana Marie Macy, 15 year old Blake Pope, 17 year old Dezire S. Carter, 17 year old Joseph Collins, 16 year old Gabriella Schild, 15 year old Nevaeh M. Lyday all from Wichita Kansas; and 16 year old Taylor Criswell from Garden City, Kansas.”
Widening and Resurfacing Project to Begin Tuesday on K-244 in Geary County
“Work on K-244 will occur from the K-244/RS270 (Milford Road) junction and proceed east about four miles to the K-57/K-244 junction in Geary County.”
Carpenter named State 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year
“Even though her own children have aged out of the program, Carpenter said she continues to volunteer her time and talents because she knows the values 4-H teaches its members.”
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to “Treat Indian Victims as Second-Class Citizens,” Rules for Oklahoma
“For the first time since the McGirt decision, Oklahoma can prosecute non-Indian criminals anywhere within the State’s borders, whether or not the victim is Indian.”
ICYMI: Sen. Marshall Rips Biden’s Energy Policies as Americans Struggle to Pay for High Prices at the Pump
“We all know the decrease supply of gasoline is on the back of Joe Biden’s policies. Every time he opens his mouth, every time the Secretary of Energy talks, they create uncertainty… What we need is a regulatory pause… that’s what my legislation does is to have a regulatory pause on anything that would slow down our oil and gas industry, says Sen. Marshall.”
Kansas Missing Kids
“This weeks missing Kansas kids are 17 Year old Kiana Turner of Linn Valley, Kansas; 15 year old Zamiya McNeil from Lenexa, Kansas; 6 year old Kaylee Alexander from Wichita, Kansas; 16 year old Brian Gilliland Jr, from Wichita, Kansas; 13 year old Jose Hernandez from Wichita, Kansas.; and 44 year old Nathan Phillip Thompson from Salina, Kansas. “