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Earmarks pose tricky question for Kansas Republicans: Miss out on money or keep your reputation

Republican budget hawks put an end to the earmarks in Congress a decade ago. Now earmarks are back, and Kansas Republicans in Congress are in a bind: do they take a pass on earmarks and let their districts miss out on money? by Abigail Censky, KCUR and Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — Eleven years … Continue reading “Earmarks pose tricky question for Kansas Republicans: Miss out on money or keep your reputation”

Summer reading program kicks off tonight at Boulevard Drive-In Theater

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., will help kick off the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library’s summer reading program tonight at the Boulevard Drive-In Theater, 1051 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, Kansas. Rep. Davids is scheduled to talk about her new children’s book, “Sharice’s Big Voice,” co-written by Nancy K. Mays and illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig … Continue reading “Summer reading program kicks off tonight at Boulevard Drive-In Theater”

Federal funds available to help restaurants recover from pandemic losses

Federal funds are available to help restaurants rebuild and recover from losses experienced in the pandemic. The funds are through the U.S. Small Business Administration. They are part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress. About $28.6 billion has been appropriated nationally for restaurants that qualify to receive the SBA award funds, according to … Continue reading “Federal funds available to help restaurants recover from pandemic losses”