Month: February 2023
LaTurner on Ukraine: We Must Prioritize American Communities
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: “We can’t care more
Two arrested for distribution of meth and other charges
RUSSELL COUNTY – On Thursday morning, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, the Russell Police Department, the Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas Lawmakers Vote to Restrict Transgender Athletes and Doctors Providing Gender-Affirming Care
The Republican-dominated Kansas Legislature on Thursday approved a group of bills targeting transgender people and gender-affirming health care. The GOP-backed bills will likely be vetoed by
The Top Contender to Lead Kansas Democrats is Under Fire Over Campaign Spending, Resume
A candidate endorsed by top Kansas Democrats to lead the state party faces allegations that she failed to pay the campaign manager of her bid
Farm Bill Should Prioritize Agricultural Research, New Policy Report Says
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. should increase support for agricultural research and development (R&D) in the next Farm Bill to ensure that farmers can keep feeding
Kansas House Votes to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips Because the Drug is ‘Killing People’
Topeka, KS— Kansas lawmakers are again trying to legalize fentanyl test strips to keep people alive amid a pandemic of soaring overdoses. “We aren’t used
Governor Kelly Cashes in on Sports Bet Winnings at Hollywood Casino in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, KS – Today at the Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly cashed in on Kansas’ first legal sports bet, her
2023 4-H District Club Day Results for Clay County KS 4-Her
Members from the River Valley Extension District 4-H Clubs attended District 4-H Club Day held Saturday, February 18th at Washington County High School in
Kansas Talking Books Week highlights Braille, specialized library services
TOPEKA –Each spring, the Kansas Talking Books Service dedicates a week to highlighting the program’s progress and innovation in its mission of ensuring that all
Obituary-Joseph L. Jaster
Joseph Leo Jaster, 95 of Concordia, Kansas passed away Wednesday February 22, 2023 at North Central Kansas Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1927