Attorney general gets more than 100 complaints about price-gouging

More than 100 complaints alleging price gouging have been filed since the state’s anti-profiteering law was triggered by the governor’s declaration of a state of emergency related to COVID-19, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today. As of Thursday, the attorney general’s office had received 107 price gouging complaints since the law went into effect … Continue reading “Attorney general gets more than 100 complaints about price-gouging”

UG Commission approves small business grants

The Unified Government Commission on Thursday night approved small business grants for Wyandotte County. The grants are for up to $5,000. According to UG Administrator Doug Bach, there is no effect on the current budget, since the funding for the program has already been approved. Now, however, the grants can be expedited and can be … Continue reading “UG Commission approves small business grants”

Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis

Opinion column by Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist. The world seems to have changed so quickly. It is difficult to put all of the emotions into words with the coronavirus pandemic now affecting literally every aspect of our lives. We are all in this together and we must remember to be kind, be patient, be … Continue reading “Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis”