AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Agenda 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/agenda-ks 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/agenda-ks https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:10:57 -0500 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Sep 16th, appointed Michael X. Llamas of Newton, Kansas, to the 9th Judicial District judgeship position. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-appointment-to-new-district-court-position-in-the-9th-judicial-district-31456286-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-appointment-to-new-district-court-position-in-the-9th-judicial-district-31456286-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – During a state visit from a Taiwanese delegation, officials from the east Asian country agreed to purchase 66 million bushels of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kellys-administration-signs-significant-wheat-deal-with-taiwan-31456295-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kellys-administration-signs-significant-wheat-deal-with-taiwan-31456295-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – On Sep 16th, Governor Laura Kelly congratulated three Kansas schools on being named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools.  https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-three-kansas-schools-on-receiving-national-blue-ribbon-award-31456289-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-three-kansas-schools-on-receiving-national-blue-ribbon-award-31456289-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 This Year, Kelly Signed Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance State Fair Experience HUTCHINSON – Governor Laura Kelly encourages Kansans to make https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansans-to-visit-annual-state-fair-before-end-of-the-season-31456300-hutchinson-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansans-to-visit-annual-state-fair-before-end-of-the-season-31456300-hutchinson-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 KEY QUOTE: “I’m standing with Kansas farmers in urging the EPA to reject overly burdensome regulations that jeopardize our ag https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-urges-epa-to-reject-regulations-that-would-hurt-kansas-farmers-31457094-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-urges-epa-to-reject-regulations-that-would-hurt-kansas-farmers-31457094-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Kelly Announces 50,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Taking Office “50,000 jobs represents 50,000 opportunities for Kansans across https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-september-12-2022-31457047-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-september-12-2022-31457047-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – On Sep 19th, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Executive Committee has made https://www.americantowns.com/news/spark-executive-committee-announces-investment-recommendations-31457079-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/spark-executive-committee-announces-investment-recommendations-31457079-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites job seekers and employers to participate in the next Statewide Virtual Job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-jobseekers-to-attend-statewide-virtual-job-fair-31457862-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-jobseekers-to-attend-statewide-virtual-job-fair-31457862-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Sep 20th, announced that, by paying off state debt on essential water storage ahead of schedule, her https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kellys-efforts-to-secure-and-protect-states-water-saves-kansas-taxpayers-more-than-30m-31457898-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kellys-efforts-to-secure-and-protect-states-water-saves-kansas-taxpayers-more-than-30m-31457898-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Olathe, KS – Yesterday, proving he’s incapable of rallying support for his campaign from actual Kansans, Derek Schmidt held a https://www.americantowns.com/news/roundup-kansans-reject-schmidts-divisive-politics-in-joco-this-weekend-31458187-olathe-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/roundup-kansans-reject-schmidts-divisive-politics-in-joco-this-weekend-31458187-olathe-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Wichita, KS – Today, Derek Schmidt held a campaign press conference outlining yet another election-year gimmick. Schmidt is hoping Kansans have https://www.americantowns.com/news/schmidts-school-safety-plan-another-electionyear-ploy-to-rewrite-history-of-standing-by-brownback-31458190-wichita-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/schmidts-school-safety-plan-another-electionyear-ploy-to-rewrite-history-of-standing-by-brownback-31458190-wichita-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Topeka, KS – Yesterday, a new report from the Kansas Reflector revealed that Kansas’ uninsured rate has surpassed the national average, https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-reflector-kansas-uninsured-rate-now-higher-than-national-average-31458188-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-reflector-kansas-uninsured-rate-now-higher-than-national-average-31458188-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 GARDEN CITY – Governor Laura Kelly and Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam on Sep 20th, made stops in Sherman and Finney Counties in western Kansas https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-talks-agriculture-and-housing-along-prosperity-on-the-plains-tour-in-western-kansas-31458638-garden-city-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-talks-agriculture-and-housing-along-prosperity-on-the-plains-tour-in-western-kansas-31458638-garden-city-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Sep 21st, announced The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.’s decision to invest $125 million and hire 40 new https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-goodyear-tire-investing-125-million-in-topeka-adding-40-new-jobs-31458657-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-goodyear-tire-investing-125-million-in-topeka-adding-40-new-jobs-31458657-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LIBERAL – Governor Laura Kelly and Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam on Sep 21st, made stops in Johnson City and Liberal along the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-continues-prosperity-on-the-plains-tour-in-johnson-city-liberal-31458679-liberal-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-continues-prosperity-on-the-plains-tour-in-johnson-city-liberal-31458679-liberal-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500