October 2024

Kansas unemployment rate settles at 3.3% in September — highest mark in two years

TOPEKA — The streak of five consecutive months of increases in the Kansas unemployment rate came to an end in September as the jobless figure held at the 3.3% level reached in August.State and federal labor departments reported Kansas unemployment plateaued at 3.3% following a steady rise from 2.7% in March.The percentage of Kansans unable to find employment ranged from 2.6% to 2.8% from June 2022 through April of this year.

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Climate change consequences of presidential election will shape Kansas environment

“This country is going to be in big trouble if we lose this election.”I’ve heard that sentiment expressed here in Kansas by supporters of both presidential candidates.Some are alarmed and outraged by false claims that gangs of illegal immigrants are taking over communities like Aurora, Colorado, and repeated assertions that the country is being overrun by rapists and murderers.

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Colors of harvest

I’ve spent a lot of time in the cabs of tractors this month as we continue our marathon of fall harvest.Spending so much time operating the grain cart during fall harvest has allowed me ample time to get caught up on podcasts, opportunities to start and end new audiobooks, and hear the latest songs on the radio over and over and over again.While I’ve had this extra tractor time, I’ve also been away from other important tasks.

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Political letters to the editor

Last week, Stephen Owens responded to questions about his candidacy for the Senate District #31 seat, revealing two critical issues where he is out of touch with the needs and values of regular Kansans.First, Owens opposes Medicaid Expansion, demonstrating a misunderstanding of the program’s purpose and benefits.

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