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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Wednesday March 20, 2024 ( 5 items )  

GRASS CLIPPINGS PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR GCSAA LEGACY AWARDS
LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 20 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: Grass Clippings is committing financial support to the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), to fund the GCSAA Legacy Awards. The GCSAA Legacy Awards competition offers education aid to the children and grandchildren of GCSAA members through $1,500 scholarships. Grass Clippings is a Phoenix-based mo  more

Lisa Katz Joins Combat Antisemitism Movement as Chief Government Affairs Officer
MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas, March 20 -- The Combat Antisemitism Movement issued the following news on March 19, 2024: The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) announced today its hiring of Lisa Katz as Chief Government Affairs Officer. With a distinguished background in law, business, and community leadership, Katz brings a wealth of experience and passion to her new role at CAM. "This opportunity represents a convergence of my passions and experiences in law and government," said Katz. "Throughout my c  more

MISSOURI PORK ASSOCIATION: KANSAS CITY CHEFS PARTICIPATE IN 2024 TASTE OF ELEGANCE CULINARY COMPETITION
KANSAS, Missouri, March 20 -- The Missouri Pork Association issued the following news release: Chef Philip Thompson with Q39 in Kansas City, Missouri, took top honors at the annual Kansas City Taste of Elegance culinary competition held March 18 at Harrah's North Kansas City. His entree, Smoked & Grilled Pork Belly, Carrot Puree, BBQ Spiced Rubbed Pork Rinds, Salsa Verde, received the $1,000 top award. The Kansas City Taste of Elegance was hosted by the Missouri Pork Association, Kansas Pork A  more

VFW National Commander Addresses South by Southwest Boycott Over U.S. Army Sponsorship
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 20 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release: VFW National Commander Duane Sarmiento issued the following statement in response to 80 artists -- many from international locations -- pulling out of this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, because the U.S. Army was a "Super Sponsor" of the event. "The VFW fully supports free speech but seems the artists who pulled out of this year's South by Southwest festival due to th  more

VFW: Cornhole Returns to National Convention
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 20 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release: The 125th VFW National Convention will take place from July 27-Aug. 1 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville. While the convention's main purpose is to allow VFW delegates to vote on resolutions, attend workshops and hear from prominent speakers, it also offers a time for camaraderie. This is one of the reasons VFW is excited to host its 2nd Annual VFW National Con  more