TOPEKA — Republicans and Democrats along with a voter advocacy group introduced last Thursday three competing redistricting maps outlining new boundaries for the 40 Kansas Senate districts in response to population shifts during the past decade.
Recently, the Kansas house voted on HCR 5027, Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention of the states. I voted for the resolution, but it failed 76-43, because a 2/3rds vote was required to pass it.
I read an article recently about a poll taken by The Docking Institute of Kansas residents and it stirred this response by me. I hope fellow Kansans take note of what is coming.
It appears that the US Supreme Court may overturn Roe V Wade. When that happens, each state will be able to make the decision on whether or not they will allow abortion. Kansas has already been identified as one of the “go to” states by Texas women seeking abortion when Texas puts a stop to abortions. Does Kansas really want to be known as “the” place to get an abortion. It is time to start preparing for the fight that is coming to Kansas.
On March 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced the availability of $19.75 million in total funding for projects as part of the Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) program.
A unique opportunity for area photographers to have selected work turned into artisit paintings is underway at the Vernon Filley Art Museum in Pratt. On March 25 at 6 p.m.
South Central Community Foundation is proud to partner with Pratt Community College Foundation and the Pratt Health Foundation to offer free estate planning to members of our communities. The goal is for all community members to have an active estate plan with their wishes detailed completely.
It’s finally spring, hopefully, a good reason to have a musical celebration. The community is invited to a Spring Pratt Musical Expressions concert on Sunday, March 20 at 4 p.m.
Kiowa County seniors took a March 12 trip to Yoder where we enjoyed a 2022 traveling quilt show, shopping, a delicious sit-down dinner and relaxing together. Menus for the coming week are as follows.
Come hear DocRock in Pratt March 16 – 12-noon to 1:30 p.m. DocRock, also known as Jerry Simmons from the Heart of America Creation Center, Haviland, will be at the Pratt Lions Club meeting to share his geology, palentology and biblical creation studies.