AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoImmigration & Education: A federal judge permanently blocked Kansas from enforcing its in-state tuition law for illegal immigrants, siding with the U.S. Justice Department and Kansas AG Kris Kobach in a ruling that keeps undocumented students from getting the lower rate. Public Health: The Kansas Health Institute reports Kansas’ uninsured child rate jumped from 5.3% (2023) to 7.0% (2024), with more than 51,000 children uninsured, while overall uninsured rates stayed near historic lows. Community Support: Hays is hosting the Out of the Darkness Community Walk this Saturday to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention, with organizers urging residents to show up for survivors and mental health journeys. Local Transportation: Derby updated its traffic ordinance to better manage golf carts and e-mobility devices after a speed-limit change created unintended problems for residents. Family & Fun Events: Abilene’s 9th annual Oktoberfest returns Sept. 18–19 with German food, music, and family activities, and the Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s Butterfly Festival is set for Sept. 26. Politics & Culture: Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Johnson County/ Olathe to back Sen. Roger Marshall, underscoring how national campaigns are landing in Kansas communities.
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