Gun advocates call proposed Colorado legislation a 'massive infringement'
As the Colorado General Assembly moves forward with bills further restricting firearm access in the state, gun advocates are pushing back.
Colorado bill looks to expand SNAP to allow restaurant food purchases
Colorado lawmakers have proposed bipartisan legislation to expand food assistance benefits to allow recipients to use them to buy meals from restaurants.
Senate Bill 169 requires the state Department of Human Services to submit an application by January 1, 2026 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture requesting to join the federal Restaurant Meals Program.
As of June 2024, nine other states have already adopted this program.
Utah lawmakers announce $1,400 annual raise for teachers
Utah teachers and their support staff will soon see a pay bump after the governor and legislative leaders announced a salary increase.
Nebraska cybersecurity liability bill moves closer to becoming law
A Nebraska bill to provide private entities with immunity from liability for data breaches is one step closer to becoming state law.
Kansas police could sell, give away guns seized without criminal convictions under Senate bill
Under current law, agencies can sell or give away the guns they seize when someone is convicted of a crime.
New Kansas respite program available for caregivers of dementia patients
Family caregivers of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in Kansas now can apply for respite support from a statewide program.
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is providing the Kansas Respite for Alzheimer’s and Dementia program, or K-RAD, to provide funding to unpaid caregivers of people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Colorado Democrats push for stricter background checks for Lyft, Uber drivers
A Colorado lawmaker is calling for stricter safety provisions on ride-sharing platforms.
Colorado bill would roll back farmworker protections in response to Supreme Court ruling
Colorado lawmakers are moving forward with bipartisan legislation that would roll back a protection in state law for farmworkers
Birthdays and Anniversaries - March 3-9, 2025
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Curious Kids: Can animals have mental disabilities?
Sometimes genetic or developmental changes affect how the brain is built, which can lead to mental disabilities or learning differences.
