KCK mayor sends letter to governor requesting funding

by Mary Rupert Mayor David Alvey on Thursday sent a letter to Gov. Laura Kelly requesting CARES Act funding for Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County. Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County have yet to receive any direct stimulus money, according to the mayor. Neighboring Johnson County received $116 million directly from the CARES Act, … Continue reading “KCK mayor sends letter to governor requesting funding”

Governor pledges to work toward solutions on racial inequities

Gov. Laura Kelly today pledged to work toward developing a strategy for taking action in Kansas on racial inequities. “Racial inequality is not new,” Gov. Kelly said at a news conference. “The outrage and protests unleashed across the nation last weekend were not sparked solely by police brutality. Institutional racism exists throughout our society, our … Continue reading “Governor pledges to work toward solutions on racial inequities”

Governor directs flags be flown at half-staff for Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day

Gov. Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the state of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sun up to noon on Monday, May 25. President Donald J. Trump also issued a flag directive honoring Memorial Day, May 25, as a day of prayer for permanent peace. “The military service women and men of this … Continue reading “Governor directs flags be flown at half-staff for Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day”