Hofmeister Launches Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

“The OSDE will provide a 1:1 match of all funds raised by local community partners, ensuring as many as 264,000 Oklahoma children from birth to age 5 have free, high-quality, age-appropriate books mailed to their homes on a monthly basis.”
Cattle Chat: Breeding Cattle in a Tight Timeline

“She said if the cattle are in good body condition and they have resumed cycling prior to synchronization, the success rate of a fixed time AI protocol is essentially the same as natural mating with a bull. “
Youth Set Goal to Build Vegetable, Butterfly Garden in Goodland

“We want to build awareness of this garden space and bring the community into it. And, it’s fun for the kids to see the value of what they’ve done to help their community.”
More Medicare Basics Seminars Slated for May and June

“Karen Mayse, a certified Medicare Benefits counselor with more than ten years of experience in explaining Medicare to Kansans, will present six Zoom seminars between May 18 and June 16.”
Kansas Foster Families say Attorneys Representing Foster Kids in Court are Failing

“Guardians ad litem say their heavy caseloads make it hard to be everywhere at once. Foster parents want them to know the children they represent better.”
Attorney General O’Connor Leads Brief Asking U.S. Supreme Court to Rule That Race-Based Admissions are Unconstitutional

“Racial discrimination is entirely unacceptable and wrong,” said Attorney General O’Connor.”
Great Kansas Fishing Derby Returns for Second Year

“It’s a new year, but our goal remains the same – get people fishing and generate support for communities and nearby waters,” said David Breth, KDWP sportfishing education coordinator.”
KDHE Offers Free COVID-19 Testing Supplies to Kansas Summer Camps

“COVID-19 testing is a key strategy that summer camps can utilize to identify early cases and prevent transmission in the camp setting.”
Rural grocers from across U.S. to meet in Wichita June 20-21

“Summit helps to address food deserts in rural areas”
Sen. Marshall Helps Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Kansas Auto Dealers

“The COVID pandemic and supply chain failures of this Administration have left many Kansas auto dealers unable to put cars on their lots. For many, the resulting tax bill will be crippling and may result in bankruptcy or reduction of employment,” said Senator Marshall.”