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Patricia Fierro has worked with several non-profits, and now, she will be heading up an organization that provides much funding and help for those agencies.
Fierro was recently hired as the new executive director of Seward County United Way, and she comes to her new job with a wealth of experience in non-profit work.
TOPEKA — The Kansas Chamber last Thursday released its 2025 Legislative and Policy Agenda, laying out its priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The comprehensive plan focuses on addressing challenges and opportunities to the Kansas business community, from taxes to workforce.
“Thirty-one states have lowered their income tax rates in the last four years. As other states take action to become more attractive and competitive for investment, Kansas continues to fall behind,” said Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb. “There is plenty of opportunity in front of us to move Kansas into a more competitive position.
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.
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly entered office in 2019 promising stability in school finance and improvements in student outcomes. Instead, data from state agencies, national assessments, […]
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