Muscogee Nation Resolution Seeks to Protect its Citizens from State Taxation
“Last month, an administrative judge ruled that Oklahoma should refund a Muscogee Nation citizen for taxes she paid in previous years.”
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Pam Irwin, Telepresence Robots
“Unlike a stationary camera or computer, the student can direct the robot to move so as to see a lesson somewhere in a classroom or to join a small group discussion or group project. “
A Kansas Sheriff’s Office is Raiding Shops that Sell THC and Seizing the Products
“Advocacy groups consider the move harassment of business owners. Cannabis products are legal in Kansas only with very small amounts of hemp-derived THC.”
AG Derek Schmidt Secures Nearly $1.18 Million for Consumers Deceived by TurboTax
“Schmidt said all 50 states and the District of Columbia reached an agreement worth $141 million with Intuit, Inc., owner of the tax service Turbo Tax.”
Public defenders in Kansas got more pay, but still have the same crushing workloads
“The Kansas Legislature didn’t approve money for additional public defenders, but it did support pay raises.”
Winter Canola Field Day Scheduled May 12 in Kingman, Sumner Counties
“K-State’s Stamm says events will highlight current research and production info”
Cattle Chat: Developing a Grazing Plan
“K-State beef cattle experts share ways to best utilize the annual forage resource”
How Small Kansas Companies Bring Fast Internet to Rural Places that Telecom Giants Ignore
“Installing fiber-optic internet in sparsely populated places like western Kansas is extremely expensive, even with government subsidies. But some smaller, local broadband providers are finding ways to make it work where the big national companies have not.”
Choctaw Nation Provides New Recycling Efforts in Atoka
“The Choctaw Nation has assumed all recycling duties for the city of Atoka, according to Jason Lilley, recycling manager for the CNO Environmental Protection Service.”
Agreement Expands Housing Assistance Available in Morris County
“The two non-profit groups signed an agreement that means that income-eligible renters in Morris County have opportunities to apply for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) funds. These funds help eligible households with security and utility deposits at the time of moving.”