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Posts Tagged ‘News & Issues’

Perfectly Imperfect: Will Kansas Finally See Medical Marijuana Legalization?

By | April 20, 2022 | 0
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After a decade of failed attempts, the Kansas Legislature is as close as it’s ever been to approving medical marijuana. Here’s how it happened.

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Kansas Joins 25 Other States by Expanding Access to Nurse Practitioners

By | April 19, 2022 | 0
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A new law allows Kansas-based nurses to expand their practice and independently care for patients.

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Nick’s Picks | Earth Day, Fountain Day and Various Comings and Goings

By | April 18, 2022 | 0
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Rick Smith hangs up his badge this week as Kansas City’s top cop. The police chief’s last day is this Friday. Before he heads out the door, Smith will swing by the Kansas City PBS studios to join me on “Week in Review.”  After five turbulent years, it’s an exit interview you won’t want to…

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Reporter Vicky Diaz-Camacho Awarded Higher Education Media Fellowship

By | March 28, 2022 | 0
Banner announcement with photo of Vicky Diaz-Camacho, community reporter for Flatland at Kansas City PBS. Diaz-Camacho was awarded a prestigious higher education fellowship.

Vicky Diaz-Camacho, reporter, host and engagement editor, is among 13 journalists named in a national Higher Education Fellowship.

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Fighting for Ukraine’s Independence Here in the Heartland

By | March 18, 2022 | 0
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The Ukrainian Club of Kansas City moves away from cultural activities as members search for ways to support the war effort in their home country.

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