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For struggling businesses, not enough help, not fast enough

Rep. Davids calls for changes to new federal loan program Small businesses in Kansas are facing unprecedented challenges, with many shut down and awaiting help from the government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many weren’t deemed essential functions or services by the “stay-at-home” order, and some have stopped operating, awaiting government help. Although federal legislation for … Continue reading “For struggling businesses, not enough help, not fast enough”

More COVID-19 testing to open soon in Wyandotte County

More COVID-19 testing will open soon in Wyandotte County, according to Dr. Allen Greiner, chief medical officer. Dr. Greiner talked about the additional testing in an internet presentation with U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. Wyandotte County currently has more than 100 positive COVID-19 cases. The Unified Government Health … Continue reading “More COVID-19 testing to open soon in Wyandotte County”

Kansas at 428 COVID-19 cases today

Governor announces order to allow residents to draw down on federal unemployment resources Gov. Laura Kelly today announced an executive order to allow Kansans to draw down on new federal resources for unemployment insurance. Unemployment claims statewide jumped from 1,800 per week to around 60,000 on Sunday. Kansas reported 428 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, an … Continue reading “Kansas at 428 COVID-19 cases today”