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White House Task Force says ‘now is the moment’ for Kansas to stop COVID-19 spread

Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, spoke Saturday with local health officials and Gov. Laura Kelly about what more needs to be done in the state to halt the spread of the virus. by Jodi Fortino, Kansas News Service White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says Kansas is at … Continue reading “White House Task Force says ‘now is the moment’ for Kansas to stop COVID-19 spread”

Here’s how to apply for second round of CARES Act funding in Kansas

A second round of CARES Act funding in Kansas will soon accept applications. Businesses and organizations will be able to apply for Kansas SPARK economic development and broadband grants starting at noon Wednesday, Aug. 19, at kansascommerce.gov/covidrelief, according to a news release from Gov. Laura Kelly. More than $130 million in grants will be available … Continue reading “Here’s how to apply for second round of CARES Act funding in Kansas”

Election night totals shocking to Rep. Frownfelter

by Mary Rupert Note: The election totals were updated on Thursday to Aaron Coleman, 800, Rep. Stan Frownfelter, 797, a three-vote margin. State Rep. Stan Frownfelter, D-37th Dist., said he was shocked by Tuesday night’s election results. He was one vote behind challenger Aaron Coleman in the Democratic primary at the end of the night. … Continue reading “Election night totals shocking to Rep. Frownfelter”