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Health officials encourage minorities to get COVID-19 vaccine

Health officials and organizations, including Health Forward, are trying to encourage minorities to get COVID-19 vaccines when they become available. Qiana Thomason, president and CEO of Health Forward, said at the University of Kansas Health System news conference Wednesday morning that there was a history of distrust among black and brown people because of past … Continue reading “Health officials encourage minorities to get COVID-19 vaccine”

Sixteen apply for open position on Kansas Court of Appeals

Several persons have applied for a vacancy on the Kansas Court of Appeals. According to an announcement from the Kansas Court of Appeals Nominating Commission, 16 persons applied for the judicial position. Applications closed Dec. 23. The applicants included one from Kansas City, Kansas, Daniel Cahill, a judge on the Wyandotte County District Court. The … Continue reading “Sixteen apply for open position on Kansas Court of Appeals”

Waiting week waived for unemployment benefits in Kansas

The waiting week is being waived temporarily for unemployment benefits in Kansas, according to Gov. Laura Kelly. Gov. Kelly on Monday announced a new executive order for temporary relief from the waiting week requirement. “Kansans who have a lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 cannot afford to wait a week to receive the … Continue reading “Waiting week waived for unemployment benefits in Kansas”