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All meatpacking plant workers in Kansas will be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday. The workers will receive their vaccinations within the next two weeks, according to the governor.Some received their vaccinations on Thursday. Counties with meatpacking plants will receive vaccine doses for the workers in addition to the regular doses they … Continue reading “Meatpacking plant workers prioritized for vaccines”
Opinion column by Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist. Week 7 was very busy. It was the last week for non-exempt committees to meet and pass out bills for consideration by the full House. The House did take action on the floor last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and passed out 18 bills, which are listed below. … Continue reading “Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis”
The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities today announced a moratorium on electric cutoffs until March 31. The action followed an announcement by utility company Evergy earlier this week, and also pressure from community activists including Build Power MoKan, which held a news conference and video rally at noon Thursday. After the activists mobilized, … Continue reading “BPU announces moratorium on electric cutoffs until March 31”