Kansas is Geared Up for a Bitter, Battleground Abortion Fight After Roe Falls
“The state’s voters will decide Aug. 2 whether the Kansas Constitution will continue to preserve the right to get an abortion.”
Roe is Overturned. Here’s What That Means for Kansas Abortion Rights
“With the federal ruling, Kansas voters will now decided whether to remove the last barrier protecting abortion rights from the state’s constitution.”
Representative from Sen. Roger Marshall’s Spoke to the Public at Clay Center Carnegie Library
“Mason said that many people feel that because it’s a small town, they feel that their voice doesn’t matter when it comes to the big topics, and that is far from the truth. Senator Marshall’s offices understands that not everyone can make it to the state office, so people are sent to help them stay connected to everyone.”
National Safety Month Highlights Ag and Summer Hazards
“Children learn lifesaving water skills through swimming lessons offered at the OSU Colvin Recreation Center.”
Kansas Schools are Poised to Ditch Class Hours for Real-World Training as Graduation Requirements
“A group in charge of evaluating Kansas graduation requirements says classroom time is a poor yardstick for measuring learning. It’s arguing for ways to let local school districts sub in real-world experiences and other metrics more calibrated to the 21st century.”
Years After Nixing a Deal with Tyson, This Small Kansas Town is Still Growing
“Four years after fighting off a controversial chicken processing plant, the growing Leavenworth County community approved a deal with little fuss to bring in Topeka-based Hill’s Pet Nutrition with a 10-year, 100% tax abatement.”
Kids in the Kitchen Improves Eating Habits
“Getting kids in the kitchen to help prepare healthy snacks and simple meals develops skills they will need to make good food choices throughout their lives.”
OSDE Takes Professional Development ‘on the Road’ for Oklahoma Educators
“The traveling conference will be offered at seven public high schools across the state, beginning Monday, July 11, at Woodward High School, and concluding Wednesday, July 20 at Durant High School.”
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.”
Race Wasn’t an Obvious Factor in the New Kansas Congressional Map, State’s High Court Says
“In a full ruling released Tuesday, the court explained why it upheld the Kansas congressional redistricting map despite claims it was racially and politically gerrymandered to benefit Republicans.”