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March 14, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) introduced the Rural Emergency Hospital Adjustment Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation would allow previously closed rural hospitals to re-open and apply for the Rural Emergency Hospital designation if they can demonstrate they met all eligibility requirements. Senator Jerry Moran has introduced companion legislation in the United States Senate. “Expanding […]
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March 07, 2024
TOPEKA – The State of Kansas ends February 2024 with total tax collections at $521.4 million. That is $33.1 million, or 6.0%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 5.2% from February 2023. “Falling short of estimates for the fourth consecutive month reiterates that Kansas must pass a tax cut plan that is sustainable and fiscally responsible,” Governor Laura […]
Challenge encourages employer-supported volunteering
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February 28, 2024
WICHITA/TOPEKA – Kansas employers are invited to register for the fourth annual Give Back Kansas Challenge and encourage their employees to volunteer in their community. The eight-week Challenge runs from April 1 through May 31, 2024. Kansas employers who would like to participate need to register at www.bit.ly/Givebackks by March 22. The Give Back Kansas Challenge is an opportunity for […]
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February 21, 2024
TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in honor of Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan, a Kansan who died in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade and Rally, and the 22 other victims injured on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. “This senseless violence turned a […]
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February 21, 2024
The state of Kansas has been granted an extension to submit a request for a major federal disaster declaration for a major winter storm that struck the state Jan. 7-16, which included heavy snowfall, excessive winds and extreme windchills. “We are grateful for this extension to file our request,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The additional time will allow personnel from […]
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February 07, 2024
Registration is open for the annual Hunter Education Course Class times are 6:00pm – 10:00pm on Friday, Feb 23rd and 8:00am -5:00pm on Saturday, Feb. 24th in the RHS Cafeteria Lunch, snacks, and drinks to be provided by Riverton FFA Students must be 11 years old or older to attend. Students must attend BOTH sessions AND pass the examination at […]
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February 07, 2024
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that John Godfrey is the new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the State of Kansas. In his role, he will lead the Kansas Information Security Office (KISO) in developing and implementing information security strategies, including cybersecurity strategies. Godfrey steps into the role following Jeff Maxon’s appointment to Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) […]
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February 02, 2024
TOPEKA – (February 1, 2024) – Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson today marked National Unclaimed Property Day by reminding Kansans of his office’s ongoing efforts to return unclaimed funds. “Our office currently holds more than $575 million in unclaimed property for Kansans,” Johnson said. “It is estimated that one in seven people nationwide has unclaimed property – so it’s worth […]
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February 02, 2024
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $500,000 will be available under the Emergency Response Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (Emergency HEAL) program to bring rural downtown buildings back from likely demolition or collapse and rehabilitate them into productive commercial use. Emergency HEAL was created to provide a resource to address sudden and urgent needs of […]
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February 02, 2024
TOPEKA – The State of Kansas ends January 2024 with total tax collections at $928.6 million. That is $64.1 million, or 6.5%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 11.3% from January 2023. “Coming short of the estimates for the third month in a row emphasizes that tax cuts must be done in a fiscally responsible way,” Governor Laura […]
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