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June total tax collections above estimate

Submitted The State of Kansas ends June 2026 with total tax collections at $1.07 billion. That is $33.5 million, or 3.2 percent, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up…

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Sunflower Summer opening with free tourism attractions for Kansas families

Submitted Kansas Tourism is excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Sunflower Summer program and is inviting Kansas families to enjoy a season packed with unforgettable adventures. Created for…

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Increased medicaid funding for rural, critical access hospitals announced

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have announced the approval of Kansas’ Health Care Access Improvement Program (HCAIP) preprint by the Centers for…

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Governor establishes task force to update Kansas’ fire code

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly announced that she has signed Executive Order 26-04, which establishes the Governor’s Uniform Fire Code Task Force. The task force is charged with updating Kansas’ fire…

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Governor announces appointments to prisoner review board

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has announced that she appointed Joel Hrabe and Victoria Bargdill to serve on the Kansas Prisoner Review Board (PRB). “Both Joel and Victoria bring years of…

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Commerce awards to help renovate buildings into business incubators

Submitted Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $750,000 in Downtown Revive & Thrive grants to support nine building renovation…

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New law aims to improve safety in active construction, school zones

Submitted Construction season is in full swing, and there are some new changes that the Kansas Department of Transportation wants drivers to be aware of on Kansas roads this summer….

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Make it a safe summer: be aware of fire, burn hazards

Submitted Barbecuing on the grill, making s’mores over a firepit and sitting around a campfire are all great ways to spend quality time outdoors in the summertime.  But it’s important…

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Governor announces retirement of Kansas Department of Revenue Secretary

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday, June 22, the retirement of Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) Secretary Mark Burghart, who has served as Secretary since March 26, 2019. His…

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Keep lawn mower safety in mind this summer

Submitted With summer and lawn mowing season in full swing, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds everyone to keep safety in mind when using lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws and…

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Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community grantees awarded

Submitted The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. The…

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Blue-Green Algae advisories 6.18.2026

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Kansas Tourism announces Sunflower Summer attraction lineup

Submitted Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland and Kansas Tourism have announced that more than 230 tourism attractions are participating in the 2026 Sunflower Summer program, giving Kansas…

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Funding available for projects in Rail Service Improvement Program

Submitted An estimated $10 million in funding is available for projects submitted to the Rail Service Improvement Program, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). The selected projects will…

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Blue Green Algae Table 6.12.2026

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