Ten Rules for Planting Trees
“Right tree, right site is important, says K-State horticulture expert”
Lawmakers look ready to legalize medical marijuana, but likely won’t let Kansans vape or smoke it
“Kansas nearly passed legislation last year that would have legalized cannabis for medical use. If it does so this year, it may be available by early 2024.”
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
“The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many elective procedures being put on hold, and this has led to a substantial decline in cancer screening, including screening for colon cancer,” said Dr. Duwve.
Kansas Senators Will Travel To Eastern Europe
“America should do what America does best – protect freedom and liberty for our own citizens and for people around the world,” said Sen. Moran.”
With Sen. Marshall Support, Senate Votes to Nix Travel Mask Mandates
“The CDC continues to make decisions as if they are in a vacuum without consideration for the big picture…95% of Americans have some form of immunity… New infections are down 94%… It’s time to stop the travel mask mandates. It’s time to let our people go.”
Governor Laura Kelly Tours Food Bank in Wichita to Reinforce Need to Axe the Food Tax
“Axing the food tax will directly help hard-working Kansans save money and get much-needed relief from the pandemic-induced inflation,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”
Traveling Vape Exhibit Makes Appearance in Topeka
“Take Down Tobacco Day is an annual event held by the Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition (TFKC) and American Cancer Society (ACS) that brings middle school and high school students, representing 13 Resist Chapters across Kansas, together to learn about tobacco prevention and their role in local and state advocacy. Resist is a youth-led, statewide movement created to fight against the tobacco industry’s influence on teens.”
Kansas wants more Black foster parents to better match families with kids in crisis
“Black children are overrepresented in the foster care system, and that has created a demand for more Black foster parents to give kids a more familiar environment after being taken from their biological families.”
USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Backyard Flock in Kansas
“The Kansas Department of Agriculture is working closely with USDA–APHIS on a joint incident response. KDA officials quarantined the affected premises, and birds on the property will be depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease.”
Resurfacing and guardrail projects in Geary County
Kansas- The Kansas Department of Transportation has begun work for a project realigning Old Milford Road and Old 77 Highway with Highway 77. A second project, replacing guardrail along Highway 77 will begin on March 28. Resurfacing work on U.S. 77 will occur from just south of the U.S. 77/Old Milford Road junction and proceed […]