WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: After Donald Trump kicked off the new year by celebrating his "miracle" efforts to overturn Roe v. Wade, he is now seeking a national abortion ban. Prasanth Reddy has refused to answer basic questions about Trump and reproductive freedom, hiding his out-of-touch positions from Kansas voters. But after Reddy was endorsed by Elise Stefanik who is only backing candidates who are "committed to  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 23 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: The FAA's hiring practices could spell catastrophe for American travelers, attorneys general from 11 states today warned in a joint letter to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker. The letter, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, warns that the Biden administration's FAA is focused on diversity hiring rather than merit-based hiring. "It's outrageous that the FAA is making pas  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 23 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Feb. 22, 2024: * * * 24-CONS-3232-CEXC Docket Type: CEXC - Exception To Rules And Regulations Docket Description: Application - Scout Energy Management LLC Date Filed: 02/22/2024 * * * 24-DPAX-572-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: Investigation of Atmos Energy Corporation Date Filed: 02/22/2024 * * * 24-DPAX-573-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Descrip  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Tax season is underway, and University of Kansas School of Law students will once again assist eligible community members with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This spring, KU Law students can prepare returns for taxpayers who are residents of Douglas County, make less than $72,000 per household per year and do not itemize their deductions. The VITA sessions began Feb. 19 and will run through Ta  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 23 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Elizabeth Appel looks at her future in engineering as more than just capitalizing on a talent for math and science. For Appel, it's also a way to benefit humanity using a discipline that is not necessarily people-focused. "I think one major issue is a lack of education on infrastructure not just as a technical product, but also as a social tool," Appel said. "The built environment shapes how people interact with o  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 23 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following news release: Today, the Kansas Senate confirmed Governor Laura Kelly's reappointment of Andrew J. French to a second four-year term on the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). Earlier this month, the Senate Utilities Committee voted unanimously to advance the nomination to the full Senate for approval. French's term will expire on March 15, 2028. "I thank the Governor and Kansas legislators for the opportunity t  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 23 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been named as Thomson Reuters "Stand-Out Lawyers." According to Thomson Reuters' research, these lawyers were recognized because of their ability to improve client satisfaction; increase client advocacy; grow share of wallet; strengthen market position; enhance people engagement; and increase profits per partner. Husc  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Most of the water in Kansas, especially in the western part of the state, comes from a vast network of underground aquifers. In an agriculture-heavy state suffering from years of prolonged drought, it is crucial that the water available is used sustainably. A necessary piece of that sustainable use is having good monitoring data to understand water quality, water quantity and water use. The U.S. National   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Visiting poet Kristi Maxwell will give a reading from her latest book, "Goners," at an upcoming event at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum. In addition to Maxwell's poetry offering, Kelly Matsunaga, Thomas N. Taylor Assistant Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and assistant curator of paleobotany at the KU Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum, will offer reflections based  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The continual attention on the transgender community implies this is a modern cultural issue. But as a new article attests, transgender individuals have been around for centuries. "Part of what I'm interested in seeing is how the concept itself is used through human history," said Marta Vicente, professor of history and of women, gender & sexuality studies at the University of Kansas. Her article "Trans   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference is set for Feb. 26-29 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The conference, which meets every two years, is the supreme governing body of the WTO. MC 13 will bring trade ministers from the 164 WTO members to review the functioning of the global trading system and direct the future course of the WTO. Raj Bhala, a renowned international trade expert   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 23 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: Each year, the UMKC Alumni Association recognizes the achievements of outstanding alumni with an awards celebration. The Spotlight Award recognizes the excellence of a member of our UMKC community whose accomplishments, leadership and public service have caused regional and national attention to be focused on the university and the metropolitan area. This year, the Alumni Association is ho  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 23 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its proposed rule, "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper." The letter, which was led by the State of Kansas, urges the federal agency to withdraw the rule. On December 6, 2023, the EPA released the proposed rule. According to the attorneys general, the rule "requires no  more