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Tax credit bundle promoting housing, aerospace, education gets preliminary Kansas Senate nod

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The Kansas Senate gave the tentative green light Thursday to a massive bundle of tax credit incentives for aerospace and aviation programs, housing investments, teacher supplies and income tax while declining to provide a $250 rebate to all Kansans. Senate Bill 282 began the debate as a tax … Continue reading “Tax credit bundle promoting housing, aerospace, education gets preliminary Kansas Senate nod”

Senate approves three nominees to Kansas Board of Regents after unprecedented scrutiny

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Bipartisan majorities in the Kansas Senate voted Wednesday to confirm three nominees to the Kansas Board of Regents recommended by Gov. Laura Kelly. The process of considering nominations of former BNSF Railway executive Carl Ice, retired Kansas City, Kansas, school superintendent Cynthia Lane and former banker and state … Continue reading “Senate approves three nominees to Kansas Board of Regents after unprecedented scrutiny”

Annual Black Men and Women of Distinction awards presented by Friends of Yates

In honor of Black History Month, Friends of Yates, Inc., recently celebrated the accomplishments of 23 African American community leaders. The 42nd Annual Black Men and Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony was held Saturday, Feb. 19, at Forest Grove Baptist Church, 1417 N. 9th St., Kansas City, Kansas, where the pastor is the Rev. Desmond … Continue reading “Annual Black Men and Women of Distinction awards presented by Friends of Yates”