Increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic: Everyone using the road shares responsibility
“Summer spikes pedestrian and bicycle traffic, both for recreation and as a primary mode of transportation. Rising gas prices have also resulted in an increase in bicycle purchases and other non-motorized alternative transportation, especially in Kansas’ urban cities.”
Oklahoma Recovers More Than $3.8 Million from Mallinckrodt for Alleged Underpayment of Medicaid Drug Rebates
“The settlement resolves allegations that from January 1, 2013, through June 30, 2020, Mallinckrodt knowingly underpaid Medicaid rebates due for its drug H.P. Acthar Gel (Acthar). The government alleges that Mallinckrodt’s conduct violated the Federal False Claims Act and the Oklahoma Medicaid False Claims Act and resulted in the submission of false claims to the Oklahoma Medicaid program.”
Use Caution with Poison Hemlock, Ivy and Oak
“Poison hemlock is toxic to many different livestock species. In fact, some livestock and wildlife that consume this plant can die within 20 minutes,” Goodman said. “It doesn’t take very much to harm livestock and wildlife. Less than 500 grams can kill an animal. It’s also very toxic for humans. Simply touching the plant can make you sick.”
Food Scientist: Double Check Pantry for Recalled Peanut Butter
“Blakeslee advises consumers to remain alert regarding May recall”
Veterinary Health Center Team Vaccinates Animals for COVID-19 at Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo
“The vaccine we are using is produced by Zoetis,” said Gardhouse, who is also a clinician in the Veterinary Health Center at K-State.”
OSDH Identifies Second Probable Case of Monkeypox in Oklahoma
“OSDH is working to complete the case investigation and contact tracing to identify those who may have been exposed to the individual.”
Attorney General O’Connor Files Charges Against Oklahoma Attorneys Accused of Facilitating Illegal Medical Marijuana Operations
“Let these charges send a loud and clear message to anyone engaging in criminal operations in Oklahoma – your actions will not go unnoticed,” said Attorney General O’Connor.”
AG Derek Schmidt Demands Biden Administration Withdraw Guidance Tying School Nutrition Assistance to Compliance with New Federal Gender Policy
“Any state, school, local agency or program receiving federal funds from FNS must comply or lose federal funding.”
BREAKING: U.S. Senate Passes Sens. Moran, Tester’s Historic Toxic Exposure Legislation
“As a nation, we recognize the physical, obvious wounds of war,” said Sen. Moran.”
No More Stickers: Produce May Soon be Engraved with QR codes
“Currently, the price look-up (PLU) sticker is used for inventory and pricing,” said Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee. “It is a sticker that can come off of the food at any point in time.”