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Kansas is starting to see more representation on bigger stages and soon, the state will see even more of that.
Earlier this month, it was announced Adam Proffitt will serve as the 2025 National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA) president. Proffitt currently leads the Kansas Department of Administration and Kansas Division of the Budget, and previously served as the treasurer of NASCA.
In today’s world, farm women play an active role in all aspects of financial and risk management of the farm, and the changing dynamics and economics of the farm operation and household lead to the changing roles women play on the farm.
The Women Managing the Farm (WMF) program helps farm women to be successfully prepared to participate in multiple roles by having the training, risk management tools and professional resources available them.
The state budget has been a hot topic lately, and last week, the newest budget was officially announced.
Last Thursday, Gov. Laura Kelly announced her annual budget, which is balanced and continues to fully fund Kansas’ K-12 public schools. The budget also invests in early childhood services and special education and addresses both short and long-term water needs.
The Seward County Commission has chosen to stay with its current leader, but the board did choose a new vice chairman for 2025.
Friday, former Vice Chair Tammy Sutherland-Abbott nominated Chairman Scott Carr to remain in that position, and after Commissioner Presephoni Fuller seconded the motion, the board, including newly elected District One Commissioner Todd Stanton, voted unanimously to choose Carr for chairman.
In the vote for vice chairman, Carr then nominated Commissioner Steve Helm to fill the position, and after Sutherland-Abbott seconded the nomination, the commission voted unanimously to choose Helm as the vice chairman.
Interim teachers will see an increase in salary following Monday’s meeting of the USD 480 school board.
Near the end of the meeting, the board heard a proposal for a new pay scale for interim teachers.
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