Beginning March 23, 2020, the Unified Government will close all public facilities to in-person serves. To ensure all community members continue to receive a high level of service, staff will […]
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Tenants’ Group Calls for Statewide Action on COVID-19 Related Housing Issues
“It’s Terrifying,” says Brandy Granados. It’s a feeling other individuals who have been recently laid off are expressing. Granados has a lot of fears and concerns, but the biggest off […]
Posted inKansas State News
KS Gov. Announces Relief Details for Employees and Businesses – 03-20-20
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly addressed the Kansas economic impact of coronavirus at a briefing March 20. Gov. Kelly was joined by David Toland, secretary for the Kansas Department of Commerce; […]
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Wichita Beautillion XLV Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Eight young men, Beau Scholars, have been performing community service, attending cultural events, and awards banquets for months; all while, fundraising and preparing themselves to participate in Beautillion XLV, which […]
Posted inFood & Restaurants
What’s in Congress’ Coronavirus Bill?
Congress has passed a multi-billion dollar aid package early on March 14 that aims to limit the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to take […]
Posted inBusiness
Payday Loans: Solving the 400% Problem
•It’s expensive to be poor – especially in Kansas, where securing emergency cash comes at a price of nearly 400% interest. It’s something a grassroots group, Kansans for Payday Loan […]
Posted inFaith
Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Caldwell, adviser to Obama and Bush, suddenly changed his plea. After denying any wrongdoing on his part for nearly two years, prominent Houston pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell, who served as a […]
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Missouri Payday Loans Among Highest in the Country
Missouri was oh so close to revising its egregious payday loan policies in 2014, but has failed to get much traction on a reform effort since. That year, both the […]
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Both Jennifer Hudson and Cynthia Erivo to Star as Aretha This Year
Two diva singers and actresses are set to play the Queen of Soul this year. America can’t lose. If you’ve been missing the Queen of Soul since her death in […]
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IRS Extends Paying Taxes Due, Not Filing Taxes Due
The Internal Revenue Services has extended the date for all individuals and non-corporate filers to defer up to $1 million of federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020. […]