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Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
A campaign aims to awaken Kansans to the threat of white Christian nationalism and press for wider appreciation of how democracy could be damaged by a movement intent on undermining inclusive communities.
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Lesser prairie chicken and other endangered species to get reprieve under Biden administration plans
The lesser prairie chicken, a rare dancing grouse once abundant on the Great Plains, could benefit again soon from the protection of the U.S. government.
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Kansas health care providers get $900K boost for COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Community health care providers across Kansas will soon receive $900,000 in state grant funds to help with local COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Tuesday.
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Kelly appoints 3 to state’s higher education board, including Lawrence attorney
Gov. Laura Kelly moved to place a larger imprint Wednesday on the Kansas Board of Regents by naming a retired railroad executive, a prominent educator and a former Republican legislator to the state’s higher education governance board.
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Grammy winner’s portrait of women Supreme Court justices headlines Sunflower Music Festival
At the Sunflower Music Festival, Grammy winner Libby Larsen is set to debut a new work celebrating the first four women to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, and Gov. Laura Kelly will narrate.
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Kansas public schools calculating how to spend $830M in federal pandemic aid
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Education plans to use a slice of $830 million […]
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Kansas COVID-19 emergency will expire after GOP leaders refuse to meet
TOPEKA — Senate President Ty Masterson announced Tuesday that GOP legislative leaders would force an […]
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Kelly rescinding handful of executive orders, seeks extension of disaster declaration
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly prepared to issue directives rescinding seven executive orders tied to […]
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Kansas clinics look for creative ways to connect with residents who need COVID-19 vaccine
As health officials across the country aim for a national 70% adult vaccination rate against COVID-19 by July 4, health centers in Kansas are finding ways to reach the most vulnerable populations in the state.
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Lawmakers celebrate ‘biggest change in mental health in Kansas in 30 years’
Lawmakers gathered Thursday to celebrate the passage in April of House Bill 2208, one section of which requires state agencies to certify 26 community-based mental health centers as behavioral health clinics within 3 years and set new rates for the services they provide.
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U.S. House infrastructure bill tops $5.7B in earmarks, including $49.1M for Kansas projects
U.S. House Democrats’ highway funding bill is poised to include roughly three out of five transportation projects submitted by members, as legislators vie for their share of federal dollars through the resurrected congressional earmarks process.