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Kansas’ proposed vaccination freedom reform attracts heavy dose of skepticism

Special session offering ‘squishy’ exemption and chum for trial lawyers by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Retired registered nurse Debbie Detmer insisted the Kansas Legislature fight the federal government’s effort to trample religious, medical and personal freedoms by compelling workers to be vaccinated during the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. The Shawnee grandmother said lawmakers convening … Continue reading “Kansas’ proposed vaccination freedom reform attracts heavy dose of skepticism”

New grant program launched for historic building revitalization

Lt. Gov. Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced a new grant program that will move quickly to help revitalize underutilized, vacant and dilapidated downtown buildings in rural Kansas communities. The Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant program is designed to bring downtown buildings back into productive use as spaces for new … Continue reading “New grant program launched for historic building revitalization”

Dr. Lee Norman steps down as Kansas health secretary, months after internal dispute

Governor’s chief of staff blocked Norman from public briefings after comments on emergency declaration in June by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Lee Norman stepped down Thursday from his high-profile cabinet post as the chief medical officer in Kansas, where he managed the state’s response to COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. His departure from Gov. … Continue reading “Dr. Lee Norman steps down as Kansas health secretary, months after internal dispute”