hcj Kansas House passes controversial bill to lure pro sports teams The House approved a plan to create a state authority to help finance new stadiums, a measure aimed at attracting teams like the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals, but one that drew significant opposition.
hcj Legislature advances bills on distracted driving, professional licenses, open records Both chambers passed a slate of bills with broad bipartisan support, moving forward on issues ranging from banning cellphone use in school zones to joining interstate compacts for health care professionals.
mcj McPherson Center for Health Opens New Menopause Clinic Specialized care addresses growing community demand for women's midlife health services
hcj Kansas Guard Units Deployed to Middle East 190th Air Refueling Wing and 130th Field Artillery Brigade both currently supporting U.S. military operations overseas
hcj Governor Kelly Announces $8.77 Million for Rural Road Safety in Kansas Thirteen projects across the state will receive federal funding through KDOT's High Risk Rural Roads Program
mcj McPherson YMCA Leaders Advocate at State Capitol Senior Branch Director and advisory board member meet with local legislators and governor during annual event
hcj Property tax relief, youth savings account bills advance Key legislative committees advanced separate proposals aimed at providing property tax relief for qualifying individuals and establishing state-managed "born to invest" savings accounts for Kansas children.
hcj University autonomy, agritourism and county contract bills move forward Proposals to grant state universities more freedom in handling contracts, ease regulations on agricultural tourism and raise the spending threshold for public bids on county projects are advancing in the Statehouse.
hcj Marion County Commission Bans Wind Energy Systems in Southwest Townships Commissioners also direct counsel to draft a separate solar energy ban resolution
