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TECH, Inc Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Open House Event

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Last Thursday evening, TECH held an open house at the Adult Life Skills building to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with the Hutchinson community. Over 125 people made their way through the recently remodeled ALS building, taking time to look through photos... Read More.

Hutchinson Oxford House to Hold Fundraiser on June 24th

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Oxford House Chapter 13 in Hutchinson is planning a Bingo Night and Pancake Feed Fundraiser for Saturday, June 24th. Proceeds will help send members of Chapter 13 to the Oxford House World Convention.The fundraiser will happen from 4 to 9 p.m.... Read More.

Kansas House Votes to Prohibit Bans on Plastic Bags, Straws

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas House has voted to prohibit local governments from banning single-use plastics, like plastic bags and straws. But the bill fell short of a veto-proof majority and may not survive. Democratic Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a similar measure last... 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.

Kansas House Passes Education Budget, Without Special Ed Funding

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – The Kansas House approved an education budget plan Thursday that funds public schools without increasing special education spending next year. Democrats had attempted to add nearly $600 million of special needs funding to the bill. But lawmakers voted down the... Read More.