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First $10 billion in ECAP funding starts Wednesday

The USDA is releasing the first $10 billion in Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) funds starting Wednesday. In a call with reporters Tuesday, USDA deputy undersecretary Brooke Appleton says this is part of the $30 billion in ad-hoc and disaster relief assistance authorized through the... Read More.

Ag Secretary Rollins announces USDA’s $1 billion HPAI plan

The US Secretary of Agriculture says the USDA plans to invest $1 billion to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza. Brooke Rollins announced her five-step plan this morning during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Meeting.  “We are devoting up to $500 million... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Business Investment in Kansas Tops $18 Billion

65,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Start of Kelly Administration By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced today Kansas has reached yet another significant economic development milestone. Since the start of the Kelly administration in 2019, Kansas has attracted... Read More.

Kansas House Approves $4.8 Billion Budget

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas House has approved a $4.8 billion budget proposal that likely sets the Legislature on the path to final negotiations over spending. The Senate recently approved its own budget and will conference with the House soon to craft a... Read More.