TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release: Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and a coalition of 20 state attorneys general are putting the American Academy of Pediatrics on notice for possible violations of state consumer protection laws over the AAP's recommendation that puberty blockers are safe and reversible for children. The letter, led by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador, demands that the AAP retract a policy statement that c  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3042-CPEN) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Elk Energy Holdings, LLC (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-111 at the F & J Farms #1-18 well in Thomas County, Kansas. PRESIDING OFFICER ORDER CLOSING DOCKET On August 6, 2024, the Commission issued a Penalty Order against Operator in this docket. On September 3, 2024, Operator requested a hearing, but today Operator wi  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3087-CPEN) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Mark L. Haas (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-120. ORDER DESIGNATING PRESIDING OFFICER AND SETTING PREHEARING CONFERENCE The Commission rules as follows: 1. On September 10, 2024, the Commission issued a Penalty Order in this docket against Operator for violation of K.A.R. 82-3-120. On September 20, 2024, Operator req  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3085-CSHO) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the matter of whether the Robert Ledom and Gailyn Ledom Revocable Trust should be found responsible for reimbursing the Commission for plugging wells pursuant to K.S.A. 55-179. PRESIDING OFFICER ORDER REGARDING ELECTRONIC SERVICE All parties have consented to the electronic service of all documents/1 and orders./2 Accordingly, the Presiding Officer rul  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3036-CPEN) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of SNR Operating, LLC (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-407 at the Muhlenbruch SWD #1-5 well in Sumner County, Kansas. PRESIDING OFFICER ORDER REGARDING ELECTRONIC SERVICE All parties have consented to the electronic service of all documents/1 and orders./2 Accordingly, the Presiding Officer rules as follows: 1. Service o  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Kansas Department of Commerce a $450,000 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant for potential or current exporting businesses in Kansas. These funds will further elevate the state's robust export sector, which hit an all-time high of $14.08 billion in 2023. "The production and expo  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly joined the Kansas Office of Veterans Services today to honor more than 6,500 fallen Kansan service members and their families. "For our Gold Star Families, there are no words or gestures that can ease the pain of such a loss or fill the void left in their homes and in their hearts. That will never go away," Governor Laura Kelly said. "Gold Star Mothers and Family's   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Calling all musicians across the state of Kansas: Kansas Public Radio invites you to submit your music to be considered for the broadcast of the station's newest program, "105 Live." "105 Live" is a contemporary music show, showcasing new and noteworthy music from all 105 counties in Kansas, Allen through Wyandotte. Celebrating and promoting music made right here in Kansas, each show will include an in-studio ses  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Ethics Lecture Series will feature Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and bestselling author, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The lecture, which will be in the Dicus Family Auditorium, 1111 Capitol Federal Hall, is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Roose, an award-winning columnist, writes about technolo  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: As the old saying goes, bad news travels fast. Research shows that saying holds true when it comes to young men discussing HIV on social media. An analysis of viral tweets from young men and adolescents, the most at-risk group for new infections in the United States, revealed a wider propagation and greater audience engagement for tweets entailing a negative message -- particularly, tweets using humor to   more