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U.S. Senate to vote on government funding plan

Thursday, March 13

The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says Friday’s scheduled U.S. Senate vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the government operating will raise questions no matter the outcome. “There is no good situation that involves a government shutdown.”... Read More.

Farmers expecting aid payments, potential government shutdown looms

Monday, March 10

Farmers across the country are awaiting billions of dollars in disaster assistance as Congress debates plans to keep the government operating. Brad Weddelman, chief economist for the Senate Ag Committee, says aid included in the American Relief Act of 2025 is due in farmer’s... Read More.

Lyons City Council Adopts Resolution with Desire to Look at Restructuring City’s Form of Government

Tuesday, December 17

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The current members of the Lyons City Council Monday adopted a resolution stating a desire to look at a restructuring the city's form of Government.The resolution states a belief city government should empower the city administrator and other staff... Read More.

Virtual Job Fair Opens Pathway to Hundreds of State Government Positions

Wednesday, January 17

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Jobseekers are encouraged to take part in the first State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair of 2024, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24. The virtual fair will highlight a host of... Read More.

WIC Benefits in Kansas will Continue Even if Federal Government Shuts Down

Thursday, September 28

By Reno County Government RENO/McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Heather Peterson, WIC Coordinator for Reno and McPherson County, wants people in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to know that even in the event of a government shutdown, effective Oct. 1, 2023, WIC will still... Read More.

Davids, Estes and LaTurner Help Carry Debt-ceiling Bill, Leave Mann Alone in Opposition

Thursday, June 1

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Three of four Kansas members of the U.S. House voted to approve the debt-ceiling bill despite protesting provisions of the deal worked out by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.A bipartisan majority in the House passed... Read More.