Legislative update in McPherson
On Saturday, Feb. 18, Kansas Representatives shared updates on what is happening in the state at the Kansas Municipal Utilities building in McPherson.
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Despite a federal rule, it’s still hard to comparison shop hospital care in Kansas
Two years after federal rules first required hospitals to tell you what they’re charging for different services, one report suggests only 15% of Kansas hospitals hit the mark. The consumer group Patient Rights Advocate’s February report found three of the 20 hospital systems that it reviews in the state — the organization focused on the largest hospital systems — fully comply with the federal price transparency rule.
Kansas Senate president: Roll back food tax relief so state can afford flat tax plan
TOPEKA — Senate President Ty Masterson’s “broader picture” for tax policy changes came into focus Monday with a plan that involves rolling back tax relief on food so the state can afford to cut income taxes for the highest wage earners.
Company that put children to work pays maximum fine
A Wisconsin-based company that provides workers to clean food processing plants paid a $1.5 million fine for illegally putting 102 children to work in dangerous jobs at meatpacking facilities, including those in Kansas and Nebraska.
In Brief
Lecture series returns to in-person The Dyck Arboretum of the Plains Winter Lecture Series returns to an in person presentation for the first time since 2020 at 7 p.m. Feb.
County adds staff to prosecutor’s office
In 2022 the Kansas Legislature funded two new judge positions for Harvey County -- one district court judge and a magistrate judge -- thus giving Harvey County a total of four full-time judges. That action, in county prosecutor Heather Figger’s view, created a little bit of a problem for the county attorney’s office.
KBV celebrates opening of new hall, chapel
It was a day more than seven years in the making - more than 300 residents, staff, community members and other supporters gathered to dedicate new and renovated portions of Kidron Bethel Villiage Feb. 16 in North Newton.
City responding to EPA lead, copper rule changes
There is a letter coming to the mailbox of every home in Newton, one that will be asking questions about what kind of plumbing there is in each home. That letter is from the city, an attempt to respond to EPA rules and regulations.
Thespians take to the stage
Newton High School Theatre/Thespian Troop No. 47 offered a performance of “You Can’t Take It With You” on the NHS stage Feb.
Prairie View offering school program in multiple schools, counties
In 2022 Prairie View launched a new program designed to give school-aged children access to mental health care – counselors started meeting with students at school. “A lot of kids in our communities had trouble with accessibility or affordability issues,” Miller said.