Share Interior Department Completes Removal of “Sq___” from Federal Use
“Decisions of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names are effective immediately”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Direct Support Workers Have Begun Receiving Millions in Bonus Payments
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today announced that her administration has begun the process of distributing $51 million in bonuses for direct care workers at Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) providers. Governor Kelly announced the bonus payments early this year. “I applaud the efforts we’ve made to get these bonuses into the hands of direct […]
Governor Laura Kelly Honors Kansas’ Gold Star Families with Addition of Monument on Statehouse Grounds
“For Gold Star families – the families of our fallen service members – the pain of their loved one’s absence never, ever goes away,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”
Republican-Backed Limit of the Governor’s Political Power
“The proposed state constitutional amendment would create a legislative veto in Kansas, giving state lawmakers the ability to change rules and regulations set by the governor. Critics say it’s a power grab by Kansas Republicans.”
AG Derek Schmidt: Court-Appointed Receivership of Human Tissue, Biological Samples in Parcells Investigation to End October 6
“Former Topeka man has been permanently banned from providing autopsy services”
Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
“Kansas Takes Steps to Increase Access to Mental Health Resources”
Demand High for Investments in State’s Broadband Infrastructure
“The service providers’ funding requests total almost $600 million for the available $83.5 million in funding provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act.”
Kansas Schools to Parents: You Can Keep Tabs On What Your Kids Check out From our Libraries
“Library workers in K-12 schools are bound by federal laws that those in public libraries might not be. Because school library histories are part of a student’s educational record, parents can see them.”
Governor Laura Kelly Opens Sportsbooks for Wagering Beginning September 1
“The four casinos contracted with the state to offer sports wagering through independent platforms are Boot Hill Casino & Resort; Ford County near Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, KS; and Kansas Crossing Casino & Hotel in Pittsburg.”
Attorney General O’Connor Files Charges Against Oklahoma Contractor, Encourages Additional Victims to Come Forward
“Attorney General O’Connor said his office believes there may be additional victims.”