Governor asks Congress for more assistance for states

Gov. Laura Kelly today testified before a House Committee, asking for more support for state and local governments from the federal government to deal with COVID-19’s economic effects. “We will need significantly more support from our federal partners to protect our institutions from drastic and damaging cuts,” Gov. Kelly said in her testimony to the … Continue reading “Governor asks Congress for more assistance for states”

KCK in competition for new proposed U.S. Space Command headquarters site

Kansas City, Kansas, is one of four cities in Kansas that have volunteered to be a site for a new proposed U.S. Space Command headquarters, according to a news release from Gov. Laura Kelly. In the news release today, Gov. Kelly mentioned the four Kansas communities that want to be the new home for the … Continue reading “KCK in competition for new proposed U.S. Space Command headquarters site”

Congresswoman favors infrastructure funds

by Murrel Bland U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., said she hopes the U.S. Senate will take up a bill that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed – $500 billion for infrastructure. This would provide funds for such things as roads and bridges. The House is controlled by Democrats and the Senate is controlled … Continue reading “Congresswoman favors infrastructure funds”