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Employer costs for employee compensation for the regions – March 2024

KANSAS – Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.04 per hour in the South to $52.91 in the Northeast in March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation stood at $41.40 in […]

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EPA marks National Pollinator Week, emphasizing commitment to protecting pollinators

LENEXA, Kan. – On June 17, 2024, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan issued a proclamation announcing June 17-23, 2024, as National Pollinator Week. This year’s proclamation underscores EPA’s commitment to protecting pollinators from pesticides, including through mitigation measures for several pesticides and the upcoming issuance of the final Herbicide Strategy to protect over 900 federally

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HUD takes action to protect families in public housing against extreme heat

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new guidance on the use of HUD funding to help mitigate the impacts of extreme heat for nearly 1.6 million residents in public housing especially for those most vulnerable, including older Americans, infants and young children, and people with chronic medical conditions.    Effective

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Traffic congestion may be back to pre-COVID depending on where you live

  BRYAN, Tex. – American commuters spent 54 hours stuck in traffic in 2022, matching exactly their experience from 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a brief but sharp decline in daily travel delay, according to a new study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.   Researchers say we have yet to learn what the

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National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 provides immediate crisis counseling to people affected by severe weather, tornadoes across south central United States

ROCKVILLE, Mary. – Natural disasters can have an enormous impact on people, including survivors, first responders, eyewitnesses, and even those who watch related media reports on television. The Disaster Distress Helpline, at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone affected by severe weather and tornadoes across multiple states in the South Central United States. The Disaster Distress

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Bost votes for 2024 Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) celebrated House Agriculture Committee approval last night of the 2024 Farm Bill. This legislation will authorize agricultural and nutrition policy for the next five years.   The Farm Bill includes priorities Bost championed in the House, including protecting crop insurance, ensuring famers have access to credit, and

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Age Spots

by Jackie Dover   Get Your Ounce of Prevention We all know an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, meaning it is easier to prevent something from happening than it is to treat and fix the problem after the fact. That is very true about many things, especially ourselves. Having tests done

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EPA Region 7 recognizes May as Asthma Awareness Month

LENEXA, Kan. – Each May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes Asthma Awareness Month, aiming to educate the public about the effects of asthma and the importance of proper asthma care. EPA is offering resources for individuals, families, and schools to promote proactive management and reduce the effects of asthma in Region 7 communities.  According to

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EPA announces availability of $14 million in Brownfields Job Training

LENEXA, Kan. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of approximately $14 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for environmental job training grants under EPA’s Brownfields Job Training Program. Through the Notice of Funding Opportunity, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA anticipates awarding approximately 20 grants nationwide at amounts

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Click It or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers: Buckle Up May 20 – June 2, and Every Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of a national Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday,

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