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Kansas Chamber Annual Business Leaders Poll Finds Concerns about Business Costs Skyrocketing

Tuesday, December 19

By the Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN., — The Kansas Chamber Tuesday released the 19th edition of its Annual Business Leaders Poll.“Each year the Kansas Chamber asks business leaders from across the state to name the most important issues they face. This year’s poll found taxes,... Read More.

GOP Leaders Reject Kansas Governor’s Proposal for Medicaid Expansion

Saturday, December 16

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — GOP leadership in the Legislature rejected Gov. Laura Kelly’s latest proposal for Medicaid expansion, questioning whether federal regulators would allow a work requirement and calling for alternate reforms without offering their own plan.Their resistance to... Read More.

AFC’s Race for the No. 1 Seed is Tight with 4 Division Leaders Earning Week 12 Wins

Monday, November 27

By Rob Maaddi (AP) – Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars took control of their division. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs shrugged off a big deficit. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens showed their balance.Three of the AFC’s division leaders kept pace... Read More.

Kansas National, State Leaders Weigh in on ‘Heartbreaking Situation’ in Israel

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s office announces efforts to help evacuate Kansans stuck in Israel By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector (October 11, 2023) TOPEKA, Kan. — At the state and federal level, Kansas government officials continue to condemn the escalating conflict in Israel.On Wednesday, U.S. Sen.... Read More.

Ratzlaff Named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

Friday, August 25

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Megan Ratzlaff, daughter of Ric and Susie Ratzlaff of Buhler, Kan., is one of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide who were named 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars. Out of nearly 1100 applicants, winners were selected based... Read More.

McPherson Leaders Under 30 to be Awarded in the Fall

Tuesday, August 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — At the City Commission Meeting Tuesday morning, McPherson Police Department Chief Mikel Golden and Detective Patrick Carr announced that three McPherson City Employees will be recognized and awarded later this fall for their efforts and contributions to the community.The three McPherson... Read More.

Legislative Leaders Decide Not to Challenge Kelly’s Line-Item Veto in School Bill

Wednesday, May 31

By KASB.org TOPEKA, Kan. - School districts apparently have clearance to plan fiscal year 2024 budgets after legislative leaders said they will not challenge Gov. Laura Kelly’s line-item veto of a provision in the new K-12 education funding law.Last week, Kelly signed into law SB... Read More.

State and Local Leaders Gather Discuss Education

Monday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - State and local elected officials gathered to discuss education with school leaders at a collaborative luncheon on Friday, April 21, 2023.The event was hosted by USD 308 at their Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy. In partnership with the Hutchinson chapter... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Offers Two Scholarships Honoring Industry Leaders

Thursday, February 16

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat (KSWheat.com) - High school seniors and current Kansas college students have until March 17, 2023, to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships from Kansas Wheat honoring industry leaders Herb Clutter and David Radenberg. The scholarships — each worth $1,000... Read More.

U.S. House Agriculture Leaders Discuss Anti-hunger Measures in Upcoming Farm Bill

Thursday, January 19

By Ariana Figueroa, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — The new Republican chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and a top Democrat on the panel on Wednesday laid out anti-hunger initiatives Congress could tackle in the upcoming farm bill.During a panel discussion, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson... Read More.