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Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral argument in Leavenworth
Kansas Judicial Branch
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October 8, 2024
TOPEKA—A three-judge panel from the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral argument October 16 at the Leavenworth Justice Center, and it will be the last docket for the court’s longest-serving judge before he retires early next year. Chief Judge...
Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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October 2, 2024
Governor Laura Kelly proclaims the month of October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to reducing childhood lead poisoning in the state due to its...
Gripping New Legal Thriller Explores Justice, Deception, and the Boundaries of the Human Spirit
EIN Presswire
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December 26, 2024
MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In Spirit of the Law and the Crime Against the Soul, author Georgia Zaslove crafts an enthralling tale of family loyalty, legal intrigue, and the battle to unmask a cold-blooded...
18th & Vine Arts Festival Foundation Approved as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
EIN Presswire
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December 20, 2024
18th & Vine Arts Festival Foundation celebrates 501(c)(3) approval, empowering Black artists through impactful programs and community support. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 18th & Vine Arts Festival...
Kansas Supreme Court appoints five to the Access to Justice Committee
Kansas Judicial Branch
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September 30, 2024
TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court appointed three new members and reappointed two to the Access to Justice Committee. New members will serve through June 30, 2027. They are: Members reappointed will serve through June 30, 2027. They are: Chief Judge...
Governor Laura Kelly Declares September 23 – 27 as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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September 24, 2024
Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed September 23 – 27, 2024, as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Older Adult Falls Prevention Coalition are committed to empowering all older...
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet on October 3
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
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September 26, 2024
For Immediate Release: September 26, 2024 Contact: Jessica Ward, Communications Manager jessica.ward@ks.gov Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet on October 3 PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its next public...
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Kansas School District Regarding School Discipline, Law Enforcement and Seclusion and Restraint
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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July 2, 2024
The Justice Department announced today a settlement agreement to resolve the department’s investigation into race and disability discrimination in Wichita Public Schools, Kansas’ largest school district. Under the settlement, the district will...
Governor’s Council on Wellness Opens Nominations for the 2025 Health Champion Award
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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September 24, 2024
Each year, the Governor’s Council on Wellness recognizes one exceptional individual and one remarkable organization in Kansas who have shown outstanding dedication to promoting health, fitness and wellness in our communities. Nominees for the 2025...
Kansas Roots and Resilience: Dennis R. Garcia’s Las Madres Available for Pre-Order
EIN Presswire
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September 24, 2024
TOPEKA, KS, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Against the backdrop of Kansas’ rich history of perseverance and community, award-winning author Dennis R. Garcia announces the pre-order availability of his upcoming book, “Las...
Libertarian Party 2024 Vice-Presidential Nominee Mike ter Maat Joins Republican Liberty Caucus
EIN Presswire
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June 10, 2025
MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mike ter Maat, the 2024 Libertarian Party candidate for vice president, has joined the Republican Party and the Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC). A former White House economist,...
Corvias Secures Access to $560M for U.S. Army Military Housing
Business Wire
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December 17, 2024
Corvias announced today it secured access to more than $560 million in capital to support its privatized military housing portfolio, which is owned in partnership with the U.S. Army, across six installations. The capital investment includes $466...
Bally’s Completes Previously Announced Sale Lease-Back of Bally’s Kansas City and Bally’s Shreveport to Gaming and Leisure Properties
Business Wire
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December 17, 2024
Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY and BALY.T) ("Bally’s”) today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale lease-back of certain real property interests underlying Bally’s Kansas City and Bally’s Shreveport to Gaming and Leisure...
International Dairy Queen Announces 2024 Vendor of the Year Winners
Business Wire
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September 18, 2024
International Dairy Queen Inc. (IDQ), a leader in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, today announced the winners of the 2024 Vendor of the Year awards. The awards recognize vendors in the U.S. and Canada that have demonstrated exemplary...
Visa, Street Soccer USA and Bank of America Join Forces to Expand Access to Soccer in Communities Across the United States
Business Wire
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June 10, 2025
At a ribbon-cutting event in San Francisco, Visa, Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) and Bank of America announced today an initiative to expand access to soccer across the United States. Harnessing the unifying power of soccer, the companies will provide...
Global Prairie Tops the B Corp Charts With New Certification
Business Wire
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June 4, 2025
Global Prairie, a 100% employee-owned Benefit Corporation, is proud to announce that, with its most recent recertification as a B Corp, it has become the highest rated B Corp in the world, achieving a remarkable B Impact Score of 192.9. This...
Adtran and IdeaTek team up to bring 50G PON services to Kansas
Business Wire
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December 12, 2024
Adtran and IdeaTek today announced their partnership to deploy 50Gbit/s passive optical network (50G PON) technology across Kansas, marking a milestone in advancing connectivity for rural and underserved communities in the region. Building on the...
Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral argument at University of Kansas
Kansas Judicial Branch
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September 13, 2024
TOPEKA—A three-judge panel from the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral argument September 17 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence and the public is invited to attend. On Tuesday, September 17, the panel will hear three cases in room 201,...
Kansas Court of Appeals to hear oral argument at Kansas State University
Kansas Judicial Branch
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September 13, 2024
TOPEKA—A three-judge panel from the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral argument September 17 at Kansas State University in Manhattan and the public is invited to attend. On Tuesday, September 17, the panel will hear three cases in the Purple...
H&R Block Names George Agurkis as Vice President of Government Relations
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 5, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB), a leading provider of global tax preparation, financial products and small business solutions, today announced the promotion of George Agurkis to Vice President of...