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Thirteen short-line railroad projects were announced Tuesday, totaling $5 million in grants. Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced the 13 recipients. In all, 15 miles of track will be built. Four projects were awarded to short-line railroads and nine projects were awarded to shippers. The program is a 70-30 matching grant, … Continue reading “Kansas announces short-line rail improvement projects”
Kansas will receive 870,000 rapid COVID-19 tests, according to Gov. Laura Kelly. The governor said the state has already received the first shipment of 57,000 rapid tests from the federal government and expected to receive the remaining tests during the next three months. She announced the tests at a news conference Friday afternoon. The governor … Continue reading “Kansas to receive 870,000 rapid COVID-19 tests”
Two Wyandotte County agencies received grants today for the federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The funds are provided to agencies to address crime and improve public safety. Local and state agencies may receive funding to reduce crime, assist with equipment and technology needs, provide crime victim services and prevention activities. The two … Continue reading “Two Wyandotte County agencies receive federal grants for criminal justice programs”