AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Portis 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/portis-ks 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/portis-ks https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 10 May 2024 07:22:28 -0500 Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill Cutting Property Taxes, Save All Kansans Money “I know inflation is hurting everyone’s wallet, and https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-may-2-2022-31363230-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-may-2-2022-31363230-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Public Comment Period Open for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proposal The Kansas Department of Commerce released their announcement of https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-may-9-2022-31363270-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-may-9-2022-31363270-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Announcing a New Webinar - ADA Learning Session: "The Realities of Emergency Management: Understanding Our Realities and How They Impact Inclusive https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-ada-information-network-message-emergency-management-and-preparednessinclusion-of-persons-with-disabilities-31364188-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-ada-information-network-message-emergency-management-and-preparednessinclusion-of-persons-with-disabilities-31364188-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Topeka, KS – Governor Laura Kelly encourages Kansans to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair. The virtual job fair https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-announces-upcoming-statewide-virtual-job-fair-31364228-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-announces-upcoming-statewide-virtual-job-fair-31364228-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Kelly announces launch of startup housing program, reiterates proposal for $250 rebate for Kansans The need for quality and affordable https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-addresses-need-for-affordable-housing-31364244-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-addresses-need-for-affordable-housing-31364244-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-directs-flags-be-flown-at-halfstaff-for-peace-officers-memorial-day-31366043-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-directs-flags-be-flown-at-halfstaff-for-peace-officers-memorial-day-31366043-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kelly Signs Bill Allowing Kansans to Place Sports Bets on Mobile Apps, at Casinos, and Other Specific Venues~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-legalizes-sports-wagering-in-kansas-31366056-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-legalizes-sports-wagering-in-kansas-31366056-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Honors Business Leaders at Inaugural to the Stars: Celebrating Kansas Business Banquet Topeka –?On May 11th, Governor Laura Kelly announced https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-names-manufacturer-kanpak-winner-of-kansas-top-business-award-31366072-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-names-manufacturer-kanpak-winner-of-kansas-top-business-award-31366072-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Kelly Signs Bill Axing the Food Tax to Bring All Kansans Financial Relief Governor Laura Kelly signed bipartisan legislation, House Bill https://www.americantowns.com/news/axe-the-food-tax-special-newsletter-may-12-2022-31366094-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/axe-the-food-tax-special-newsletter-may-12-2022-31366094-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ICYMI: Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill to "Axe the Food Tax" in Kansas Over the Next Three Years, Kelly Administration’s Tax Cuts Will Save https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-signs-bill-to-axe-the-food-tax-in-kansas-31366838-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-signs-bill-to-axe-the-food-tax-in-kansas-31366838-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kansans Get Relief After Governor Kelly Signs "Axe the Food Tax" Bill “When Kansans needed it most, we were able to bring Democrats and https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-may-9-2022-31367515-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-may-9-2022-31367515-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Topeka – Governor Laura Kelly announced on May 16th, the 11 recipients of the Kansas Tourism Attraction Development Grants. The grants were https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-tourism-attraction-development-grant-recipients-31368322-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-tourism-attraction-development-grant-recipients-31368322-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bipartisan Bill Makes Historic Investments in K-12 Education and Upholds Commitment to Fully Fund Kansas Schools TOPEKA – Governor Laura https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-fully-funds-k12-education-for-fourth-consecutive-year-31368336-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-fully-funds-k12-education-for-fourth-consecutive-year-31368336-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Legislation Enables State Universities to Hold Tuition Flat TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced she has signed bipartisan House https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-signs-bill-making-key-investments-to-improve-state-services-for-vulnerable-kansans-31368343-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-signs-bill-making-key-investments-to-improve-state-services-for-vulnerable-kansans-31368343-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Johnson County – On May 17th, Governor Laura Kelly celebrated the creation of 8,800 high-paying, quality jobs in Johnson https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-the-creation-of-8800-jobs-in-johnson-county-31369247-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-the-creation-of-8800-jobs-in-johnson-county-31369247-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500