Kansas awards more than $8 million in support learning and discovery grants
DCF Secretary Laura Howard said the funding will provide valuable educational opportunities.
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Texas judge mutes robocaller; orders $244 million fine
A Texas judge fined two men a combined $244 million for violating state and federal do not call registries and telemarketing rules.
Clean air advocates urge EPA to set stronger rules for soot pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing tougher air-quality standards for soot pollution, and an Arkansas clean-air advocacy group says it's a step in the right direction.
Missouri leads 20 AGs warning Walgreens, CVS about mailing abortion pills
Republican Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and 19 other attorneys general are warning Walgreens and CVS pharmacies that any plans to mail abortion-inducing pills is illegal and unsafe.
Three-state hydrogen partnership entering second phase of grant application
Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma will submit a formal application to the Department of Energy for funding of their regional hydrogen hub.
Six states sue Biden administration over student loan forgiveness
Six states are suing the Biden administration over its plans to cancel millions of dollars in student loans.
Ag stats: Kansas crop progress and condition report – week ending September 4, 2022
Kansas crop progress and condition report from the USDA for the week ending September 4, 2022.
Ag stats: Kansas crop progress and condition report – week ending July 17, 2022
Kansas crop progress and condition report from the USDA for the week endig July 17, 2022.
Lawsuit aims to cleanse federal regulations hampering washing machines, dishwashers
Twelve attorneys general filed an opening brief Friday in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for changes made this year to energy and water efficiency standards for dishwashers and washing machines.
Maine to protect abortion patients, providers from restrictive states
The legal status of abortion in various states is changing day-to-day with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but Maine is among those taking action to protect people who may now have to travel to access an abortion.
