Governor Laura Kelly announced that March’s total tax receipts continued their positive pattern. Total tax receipts were $679.6 million, which is $80.2 million, or 13.4%, more than the November 2021 revised estimate. The four major tax sources continue to perform well nine months into the 2022 fiscal year. Individual income tax collections were $298.2 million. … Read more
Buildings and bridges across Kansas will be lit up in orange lights to help raise awareness of work zone safety for the week of April 11-15. Numerous KDOT buildings across the state will be lit in orange as well as the Governor’s Mansion in Topeka, the Visitors’ Center in the Capitol, the Front of the … Read more
Students in Cowley College’s Theatre Department recently brought to the stage Eudora Welty’s novella, The Robber Bridegroom April 8-10 in the Robert Brown Theatre. The story was set in 18th Century Rodney, Mississippi where the audience found themselves face-to-face with the Jamie Lockhart, the Bandit of the Woods and a band of characters more farcical … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $100 million is going toward 35 infrastructure investment projects associated with economic development across the state. This funding is made available through the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) grant program. As approved by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Executive Committee, the BASE grant program offers matching funds … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 62, a bipartisan bill that amends standards for free school-administered vision screenings and establishes the Kansas Children’s Vision Health and School Readiness Commission. In addition to updated standards, SB62 creates the Kansas Children’s Vision Health and School Readiness Commission, an eight-member commission appointed by the State Board of Education … Read more
Cowley College was one 40 organizations to have a booth at the Spring 2022 Career Expo held Friday inside Southwestern College’s Stewart Fieldhouse. Individuals that attended the Career Expo were able to make connections with industry leaders and learn of the latest job openings or internships that are available. Workforce and Community Education, a branch … Read more
For nearly 42 years, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has offered financial assistance to parties carrying out projects focused on conserving and improving wildlife diversity in Kansas, and that tradition is carrying on in 2022. Staff in KDWP’s Ecological Services section are accepting proposals for the Chickadee Checkoff Small Grants Program through May … Read more
The Governor’s Council on Tax Reform has published its final report, which strongly advocates for an immediate end to the state sales tax on groceries and the restoration of a more diversified and balanced tax base. The Council found that returning to a better balance of sales, income, and property taxes provides more stability for … Read more
The Southwestern College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Elizabeth Frombgen as the college’s 20th President. Frombgen, a political scientist, professor, and administrator with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, will succeed President Brad Andrews who accepted a presidency at Brevard College in North Carolina.
Governor Laura Kelly signed bipartisan House Bill 2228 which requires sexual assault kits to be tested within 30 days of collecting the evidence. The bill also allows law enforcement the option to collect evidence at child advocacy centers, where child victims may feel more safe and comfortable working with law enforcement.? “Survivors of sexual assault … Read more