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Brownback touts ‘healthy families’ as key to state’s success

In inaugural address, governor puts focus on reducing childhood poverty rate by Andy Marso, KHI News Service Topeka — Gov. Sam Brownback opened the 2015 session Monday with an inaugural speech that emphasized strengthening families as a solution to the state’s financial woes. Addressing newly elected legislators and statewide office holders in the House chamber, … Continue reading “Brownback touts ‘healthy families’ as key to state’s success”

Legislative update from Sen. David Haley

by Sen. David Haley, D-4th Dist. From the state of Kansas’ financial woes and social prospects (as well as our national turmoil), we’re all probably a little tired of politics these days. With the election over, I am still trying to look at the bright side of things; so onward, into the 2015 Kansas Legislative … Continue reading “Legislative update from Sen. David Haley”

‘180 Degrees’ after-school program to begin in Wyandotte County

Juvenile Services of Wyandotte County will receive a $60,000 grant from the state of Kansas to launch a pilot program to help improve the lives of at-risk youth. The program, 180 Degrees, will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 20, the day following the birthday of the late Martin Luther King Jr. The grant is being awarded … Continue reading “‘180 Degrees’ after-school program to begin in Wyandotte County”