Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis

Guest column Opinion by Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist. The Legislature was not in session on Monday and Tuesday of last week as we prepared to head into the second half of session. On Wednesday, committees resumed meeting, holding informational briefings, hearings on Senate bills and blessed House bills. There was no action taken on … Continue reading “Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis”

Kansas to move into phases 3 and 4 of vaccine plan starting March 22

Kansas will move into phases 3 and 4 of the vaccine plan beginning March 22, according to an announcement from Gov. Laura Kelly today. Gov. Kelly made the announcement at a 4 p.m. news conference at Stormont-Vail hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Individuals from age 16 to 64 with pre-existing medical conditions and other non-health care … Continue reading “Kansas to move into phases 3 and 4 of vaccine plan starting March 22”

Viaduct reopening celebrated by officials

The reopening of the Lewis and Clark Viaduct on I-70 was celebrated on Monday morning by Gov. Laura Kelly, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., and Mayor David Alvey. The bridge reopened Jan. 23. “This has been a long journey to get this completed,” Mayor Alvey said in remarks at the event held at Kaw … Continue reading “Viaduct reopening celebrated by officials”