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State Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Friday October 18, 2024 ( 14 items )  

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Prasanth Reddy Endorsed by Extreme Anti-Abortion Group Kansans for Life
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Prasanth Reddy was quietly endorsed by Kansans for Life, an extreme anti-abortion group that supports a national abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. Kansans for Life played a key role in pushing the 2022 constitutional amendment that sought to remove abortion protections in Kansas -- an amendment that voters from both parties overwhelmingly rejected. This endorsement furthe  more

Design-Zyme, KU Collaboration Results in $3 Million SBIR Award for Lyme Disease Vaccine Development
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The woods can be a place of adventure and beauty, a peaceful escape for a walk. But sitting among the leaves and grass, the invisible threat of ticks can turn an outdoor hike into a health-altering encounter with Lyme disease. A recent $3 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award will fund the research and development of a vaccine to stop Lyme disease in its tracks. Peter Petillo, the found  more

K-State Physicist Wins Prestigious Lilienfeld Prize From American Physical Society
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 17 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Bharat Ratra, university distinguished professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University, has been selected to receive the American Physical Society's 2025 Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize for outstanding contributions to physics and exceptional skills in lecturing to diverse audiences. "This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Ratra's exceptional research, teaching and engageme  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Announces Dockets for Oct. 17, 2024
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * 25-CONS-3138-CPEN Docket Type: CPEN - Penalty Docket Description: Penalty Order - Atlas Operating, LLC Date Filed: 10/17/2024 * * * 25-DPAX-195-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of AT&T LLC Date Filed: 10/17/2024 * * * 25-FCMT-196-TAR Docket Type: TAR - Tariff Docket Description: Consolidated Communications o  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving Atlas Operating
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3138-CPEN) on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Atlas Operating, LLC (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-111 at the Ben Swingle #1, Ben Swingle #2-36, Ben Swingle #5-36, and Ben Swingle #6-36 wells in Kingman County, Kansas. PENALTY ORDER The Commission finds Operator has violated K.A.R. 82-3-111 regarding the captioned wells, assesses a $400 penalty, directs Operator to  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving Barracuda Operating
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3124-CPEN) on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Barracuda Operating Company (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-120 and K.A.R. 82-3-133 by operating under a suspended license. ORDER RESCINDING SHUT-IN ORDER On October 8, 2024, the Commission issued a Shut-In Order finding that Operator had conducted oil and gas operations while its license was suspended in Docket 25-CONS  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving Consolidated Communication of Kansas
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-SFLT-180-TAR) on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Consolidated Communication of Kansas Company Filing Tariff Revisions to Grandfather Voice Advantage II Basic and 600 Bundles. SUSPENSION ORDER: May 30, 2025 The above-captioned matter comes before the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas (Commission) for consideration and decision. Having reviewed its files and records, and bei  more

Kan. Corporation Commission Issues Order Involving Cunningham Telephone
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CNHT-185-KSF) on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Application and Request of Cunningham Telephone Co., Inc. for an Increase in its Cost-Based Kansas Universal Service Fund Support. ORDER DESIGNATING PRESIDING OFFICER; PROTECTIVE AND DISCOVERY ORDER This matter comes before the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas ("Commission") for consideration and decision. Having review  more

Kan. Gov. Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report, Highlighting Key Points of Growth
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report shows growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL), comprehensively analyzes the state's economic health and labor market trends. The annual publication h  more

Parsons Wins Seat on $225M U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract for Environmental Remediation
PASADENA, California, Oct. 18 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: CHANTILLY, VA. (October 17, 2024) - Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded a seat on a $225 million multiple award task order contract (MATOC) by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City District. The contract for environmental remediation activities has a one-year base period and four   more

Textron Aviation Unveils Exclusive EvoX Upgrades: Comprehensive and Factory-Direct Modification Packages for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air Customers
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Textron Aviation today announced the launch of "EvoX," specialized aftermarket upgrade packages designed for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air customers who are seeking the latest aircraft upgrades and modifications to maximize the value of their aircraft. EvoX allows customers to bundle state-of-the-art avionics, cutting-edge connectivity solutions, exclusive luxurio  more

Textron Aviation's New York Service Center Marks 35 Years of Exceptional Customer Support in Region
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: Textron Aviation's New York Service Center is celebrating 35 years of proudly serving Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in the New York area. Situated at Stewart International Airport, the service center offers quality maintenance and modification services to customers in the northeastern region, delivered by a dedicated team of experts. The current 29,0000 square-foot service facil  more

University of Kansas: 'Good Morning Indian Country' Receives $100,000 Grant From Press Forward
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: "Good Morning Indian Country," a Native student-led weekly news and information program produced collaboratively by University of Kansas journalism students and students from Haskell Indian Nations University, is one of 205 small, local news outlets awarded funding from Press Forward, the nationwide movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news. "It's going to help us grow our team," said Melissa  more

University of Kansas: Distinguished Professor to Discuss 'Democratic Backsliding,' the Future of Governance in Inaugural Lecture
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Christopher Koliba, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor in the School of Public Affairs & Administration, will deliver his inaugural distinguished professor lecture, "'We Don't Know What We've Got 'til It's Gone': Standards for Taking Democracy Seriously," at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Kansas Room of the Kansas Union. This lecture will address the urgent need for democratic resilience, particularly in an era when   more