April 2025
Farmers, wetland make first step for water sharing
A proposal to resolve decadeslong wrangling over water in central Kansas is slated for release this spring. The draft plan falls under a federal program that has under previous administrations traditionally opened doors to significant financial backing for water conservation projects.
All are welcome
In November, Messiah Lutheran Church voted to become a Reconciling in Christ congregation in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. At the heart of the RIC designation is a new welcome statement at Messiah Church: “God loves everyone.
House reverses to override 15 budget vetoes
TOPEKA — Three Republicans and three Democrats in the House dropped their opposition April 11 to overriding Gov. Laura Kelly on 15 budget vetoes to meet the Senate halfway toward restoration of spending earmarks on the verge of being deleted from the appropriations bill.
Lawmakers create child care department, change regulations
TOPEKA — The House and Senate moved forward last week to create a new Kansas Office of Early Childhood, merging three departments that govern child care in the state, while loosening regulations for child care providers and providing an opt-out for required child vaccinations. Both chambers passed House Bill 2045, sending the legislation on to Gov.
Health officials lose power to ban public gatherings
TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature overturned the governor’s veto of a bill that opens state and county health officials to civil action for decisions about quarantines and takes away their authority to ban public gatherings in situations of infectious disease. Gov.
CHURCH TIMES
Unless otherwise noted, these gatherings are on Sunday and in Lindsborg.
IN BRIEF
Egg hunt Saturday at Riverside Park There will be an egg hunt Saturday at Riverside Park. The event is free, but there will be food vendors.
Bill to stop buying of treats with food stamps fails
TOPEKA — A bill barring Kansans who use food benefits from buying soda and candy failed to move forward last week, while another bill passed that opponents said would stall stage agencies’ ability to react to changes in assistance programs and intellectual or developmental disability services. Senate Bill 79, which would have stopped anyone using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from purchasing soda and candy, died when the House failed to take up the bill to override Gov.