Author: Trish Svoboda

Moran Urges Shift in Food for Peace Program to Boost Efficiency, Support Farmers
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran spoke on the Senate floor on May 14 about the importance of continuing the Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole Food for

Kansas Breaks Ground on First Carrier-Neutral Internet Exchange Hub, Expanding Statewide Connectivity
Photo courtesy of Canva Connected Nation (CN) and Wichita State University (WSU), alongside state and local leaders, broke ground on Kansas’s first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange

Kansas Unemployment Steady at 3.8% in April; Modest Job Gains Led by Public Sector
Photo courtesy of Canva Kansas’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in April, according to preliminary estimates from the Kansas Department of Labor

Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins Launches Bid for Insurance Commissioner
Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins has announced his candidacy for Kansas Insurance Commissioner. A Republican, Hawkins has represented House District 100 since 2013 and has

Relay For Life of Shawnee County to Raise Funds to Help End Cancer As We Know It
Press Release/Photo courtesy of American Cancer Society WHO: The American Cancer Society WHAT: The 33rd annual Relay For Life in Topeka, Kansas will take

Kansas Taxpayers Could See $2,369 Hike if Federal Tax Cuts Expire
Photo courtesy of Canva Kansas taxpayers may face an average tax increase of $2,369 per filer if Congress fails to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts

Fort Hays State Expands Global Reach with New Degree Program in Senegal
Photo courtesy of Fort Hays State University Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has signed an agreement with DUNIS Africa to launch a cross-border academic program

Kansas Officials Urge Seat Belt Use as Memorial Day Travel Ramps Up
Photo courtesy of Canva Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and a busy time for road travel. The Kansas Department of Transportation,

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Lawsuit Returns to Kansas Court After Federal Judge’s Ruling
Photo courtesy of Canva A false advertising lawsuit filed by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach against Pfizer will move forward in state court after a

Salina Regional Earns National Reaccreditation for Excellence in Heart Failure Care
Photo courtesy of Salina Regional Health Center Heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.