Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Bill 2237 to help address the state’s housing shortage by investing in and incentivizing residential development – especially in rural areas. When Governor Kelly took office, she created the Office of Rural Prosperity to address the needs of rural Kansas communities. That included conducting the first statewide housing needs … Read more
The Life Through Word and Lens writing and photography showcase was held Wednesday night on Cowley College’s main campus in Arkansas City. The event had a nice turnout in spite of the rainy weather. Students, faculty and staff, and community members enjoyed the creative talents of Cowley students who displayed their semesters’ writing and photography. … Read more
Kansans safely disposed of more than 48 tons of personal documents during events in March and April, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. More than 2,300 Kansans dropped off approximately 96,180 pounds of documents at eight locations across the state during National Consumer Protection Week, March 7-12. Two additional locations were rescheduled to late … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today urged Kansans to be cautious as they react to last Friday’s severe storms that struck the state and caused widespread damage to homes and communities. Schmidt said it was important for Kansans to know their rights under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act as it relates to home or business … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed legislation at a Topeka home to celebrate the bipartisan passage of House Bill 2239, which cuts property taxes. It provides additional tax relief for Kansas veterans and the elderly through property tax refunds and gives tax credits to teachers who purchase school supplies out of their own pockets. ?Governor … Read more
Audience members were treated to the final concert of the school year Tuesday in the Robert Brown Theatre as the Concert Band and Concert Choir gave a performance to remember. The concert band, under the direction of Dr. Michael Christensen, performed Yorkshire Ballad, The Avengers, Symphonic Highlights from Walt Disney Pictures’ Pirates of the Caribbean: … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas’ total tax-only receipts for April were $1.5 billion. Those collections are $178.4 million, or 13.4%, more than the recently revised estimate. Individual income tax collections for April were $1.0 billion, which is $178.1 million, or 21.2%, more than the estimate for the month. April corporate income tax collections were … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed May 6 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will join community organizations across the country to celebrate the efforts of local child care providers. Provider Appreciation Day is celebrated the Friday before Mother’s Day every year to recognize child care providers, teachers … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments on the Statewide Public Involvement Plan, Sharing the Future (STF) document. The purpose of the plan is to outline and provide details of KDOT’s public involvement process. The STF sets forth guidance to KDOT enabling opportunities for public input throughout the transportation decision-making process. This plan may … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that grant applications are open for the Rural Mural and Public Art program. The Kansas Department of Commerce will provide matching funds for communities to create new murals and public art projects that will engage community residents and create a place for the community to gather and … Read more