AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Wichita Kansas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/wichita-ks 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/wichita-ks https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:39:24 -0500 Governor Kelly Fights to Lower Prices, Proposes $250 Tax Rebate for All Kansas Taxpayers “We’ve worked hard to get Kansas’ budget https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-april-18-2022-31351340-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-april-18-2022-31351340-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Job Vacancy Announcements Blue Cross/Blue Shield Temporary Security Guard, R2022205 STARS Program Manager, R2022203 Interested https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-april-25-2022-31352474-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-april-25-2022-31352474-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kansas Response Plan Open for Comments Notice was posted that the Kansas Response Plan (KRP) is open for comments. This is the emergency plan used https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-april-26-2022-31353156-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-april-26-2022-31353156-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Section 508 Best Practices Webinar: Accessible Data Visualization: Addressing Barriers and Implementing Section 508 Solutions In the Digital Age, https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-ada-information-network-message-april-26-2022-31353166-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-ada-information-network-message-april-26-2022-31353166-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kansas Agriculture Exports Were $5.35 Billion in 2021, a Growth of 32.35% Compared to the Previous Year Topeka, KS – Governor Laura Kelly https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-that-kansas-agriculture-exports-surpassed-5-billion-for-the-first-time-in-a-decade-31354058-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-that-kansas-agriculture-exports-surpassed-5-billion-for-the-first-time-in-a-decade-31354058-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Job Vacancy Announcements Blue Cross/Blue Shield posted the following position, open to external candidates: Infrastructure https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-april-27-2022-31354071-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-april-27-2022-31354071-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. TAKE ACTION. Call your legislator today and urge them to pass the 'Axe the Food Tax' plan. Passing this legislation would save https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-office-of-the-governors-axe-the-food-tax-newsletter-april-27-2022-31354084-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-office-of-the-governors-axe-the-food-tax-newsletter-april-27-2022-31354084-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on April 27th, announced appointments to the following state boards and commissions.  Credit Union Council https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-administration-appointments-april-27-2022-31354100-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-administration-appointments-april-27-2022-31354100-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 KEY QUOTE: “Now more than ever, Kansas families need relief from the state’s food sales tax. Kansans pay 6.5% in state sales tax on https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-axe-the-food-tax-aligns-with-thrive-allen-countys-mission-31351310-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-axe-the-food-tax-aligns-with-thrive-allen-countys-mission-31351310-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Applauds Bipartisan Efforts to Provide Relief to Kansans by Completely Eliminating the State Sales Tax on Food TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-will-sign-bipartisan-bill-axing-the-food-tax-providing-financial-relief-to-every-kansan-31356066-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-will-sign-bipartisan-bill-axing-the-food-tax-providing-financial-relief-to-every-kansan-31356066-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kansas, 7 other states seek permanent waiver to sell E15 gas KEY QUOTE: “Our entire country is feeling the financial strain from high prices https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-urges-permanent-e15-solution-to-provide-kansans-relief-from-record-high-gas-prices-31356251-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-urges-permanent-e15-solution-to-provide-kansans-relief-from-record-high-gas-prices-31356251-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Kelly Will “Axe the Food Tax" to Bring Financial Relief to Every Kansan Governor Laura Kelly announced she will provide much-needed https://www.americantowns.com/news/axe-the-food-tax-special-newsletter-april-29-2022-31356988-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/axe-the-food-tax-special-newsletter-april-29-2022-31356988-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly welcomed the University of Kansas Men's Basketball team and Coach Bill Self to the Statehouse to recognize https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-proclaims-april-25th-as-ku-mens-basketball-national-championship-victory-day-31352472-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-proclaims-april-25th-as-ku-mens-basketball-national-championship-victory-day-31352472-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Proclaims First Week of May Public Service Recognition Week~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on May 2nd, thanked public service workers across https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-public-service-employees-for-their-hard-work-and-dedication-to-kansas-31360012-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-public-service-employees-for-their-hard-work-and-dedication-to-kansas-31360012-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on May 2nd, directed Executive Branch agencies to assist Kansans impacted by severe weather that included https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-directs-agencies-to-waive-fees-for-kansans-affected-by-fridays-severe-weather-31360013-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-directs-agencies-to-waive-fees-for-kansans-affected-by-fridays-severe-weather-31360013-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500