Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight Supports K-State Cancer Research, Offers Cancer Screenings May 7
“Free cancer and health screenings will be offered by the Masonic Cancer Alliance in partnership with local Lafayette Lodge #16 and health care professionals. They will offer screening tests for prostate, skin and colorectal cancers, as well as other services and materials.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces 127 New Jobs, $110 Million Investment in Olathe
“Lineage Logistics’ decision to build the Smithfield Foods distribution center in Kansas is confirmation that our central location, strong infrastructure and world-class workforce are exactly what companies need to expand business operations,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for Child Abuse Offenders
“House Bill 2508 Clarifies Definition of Child Abuse and Provides More Severe Sentencing of Offenders”
Jerry Farley Announces Retirement from Washburn University Presidency
“I expect to have a small office somewhere on campus where I can continue to serve a university and community that I love,” he said. “In the meantime, I will work with the board to make the transition of executive authority as smooth and effective as possible when then pick a new president.”
Kansas Extension Agents Initiating Public Health Efforts
“Community health extends beyond medical services”
Food Waste and Loss Hurt Human, Environmental Health, Panel Says
“Between 20-30% of all food produced worldwide is lost at various stages of the supply chain before it is ever consumed, said Dr. Patrick Webb, a professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University and director of USAID’s Feed the Future’s Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab. Webb was the keynote speaker at the April 12 Speaker Series event, titled “Food Waste and Loss: Global Perspectives.””
Video: Starter Fertilizer May Boost Corn Yields
“Starter fertilizers refer to a method of applying a small amount of fertilizer near the seed to meet the demands of the seedling, aiding in early growth and development of the crop.”
Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Bill Removing Barriers to Health Care
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she signed Senate Substitute for House Bill 2279.
Kansas Labor Report
Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.5% in March.
Kansas Governor Signs Bill Cutting Property Taxes
Topeka, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly signed bipartisan House Bill 2239, cutting property taxes and giving tax relief to many Kansans. HB 2239 amends property, sales, and income tax laws. “Our fiscal responsibility has put Kansas back on track,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “We’ve been able to fully fund our schools, fix our roads and bridges, balance […]