Rural grocers from across U.S. to meet in Wichita June 20-21
“Summit helps to address food deserts in rural areas”
Sen. Marshall: Will U.S. or China Hold Keys to the 2nd Nuclear Era?
“After a hiatus on nuclear power development in the United States for some time, concerns of climate change firmly embedded in the public conscience have fostered a concerted effort globally and at home to “decarbonize,” and nuclear energy is back on the menu.”
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.”