AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRural Health Push: Kansas lawmakers just joined a bipartisan push in Washington for the Rural Hospital Revitalization Act, aiming to give struggling rural hospitals interest-free loans to build or renovate—an urgent move as Kansas leads the nation in hospitals at immediate risk of closure. Community Gardens & Food Access: With federal aid tightening and prices rising, Kansas groups are leaning into community gardens like St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Derby, using raised beds and even “three sisters” planting to grow food and strengthen neighbors. Workforce Pathways: In Lawrence, Project SEARCH and C-Tran students wrapped up internships with rotations at KU and Lawrence Memorial Hospital—turning classroom support into real job skills. Agriculture Under Pressure: Memorial Day brings more volatility for wheat and cattle, while drought and extreme weather keep farmers bracing for a rough season. Road Safety: A five-vehicle I-35 chain crash near Antioch Rd. left two people seriously injured, according to Kansas Highway Patrol.
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