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Kelly pulls plug on electric delivery devices Amazon sought to operate on Kansas sidewalks

Kansas governor also vetoes bill forbidding city, county bans on single-use plastic by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Gov. Laura Kelly threw up a roadblock to Amazon’s request for legal authority to operate fully electric, autonomous delivery devices in Kansas. The authorization bill vetoed by the governor was approved 22-17 in the Senate and … Continue reading “Kelly pulls plug on electric delivery devices Amazon sought to operate on Kansas sidewalks”

Wyandotte County to receive $1.25 million in public transit grants

Six public transit projects in Wyandotte County totaling over $1.25 million will receive federal funding, according to an announcement from Gov. Laura Kelly. The Unified Government grants were part of a $13.2 million total with 48 public transit projects across the state of Kansas, according to a news release. Federal Transit Administration Administrator Nuria Fernandez … Continue reading “Wyandotte County to receive $1.25 million in public transit grants”

Kansas public health officials get lesson in behavioral science and why pandemic messages failed

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — When the University of Kansas wanted to encourage students to take a COVID-19 test upon returning to campus for the 2020 fall semester, administration turned to a team of behavioral scientists for advice. The university could offer students a $5 incentive to get tested, a 50% shot at … Continue reading “Kansas public health officials get lesson in behavioral science and why pandemic messages failed”