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Group tackles health inequities among racial and ethnic minorities

Local groups including the Black Health Care Coalition have launched efforts to convince people that it’s safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Melissa Robinson, president of the coalition and also a councilwoman in Kansas City, Missouri, said the organization is reaching out to local influencers to get information out about health care and the safety … Continue reading “Group tackles health inequities among racial and ethnic minorities”

Efforts underway to fix state’s unemployment system, officials say

Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday said efforts are underway to fix the state’s unemployment system. The unemployment system in the Kansas Department of Labor was swamped when COVID-19 hit and thousands were laid off. Gov. Kelly said KDOL tried short-term fixes and added hundreds of staff members in the effort to process claims. As were … Continue reading “Efforts underway to fix state’s unemployment system, officials say”

Residents advised to start renewing driver’s licenses online

Kansas residents are advised by the Kansas Department of Revenue to start renewing their driver’s licenses online, if they have expired. The deadline for Kansas driver’s licenses and state identification card renewals was extended to June 30 by Gov. Laura Kelly. The executive order, No. 20-70, stated that all must be completed by June 30 … Continue reading “Residents advised to start renewing driver’s licenses online”