USDA Screwworm Pressure on Kansas: A moderate House Dem group led by Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids pressed USDA for more details and resources on the New World screwworm outbreak, warning ranchers and farmers need “real solutions” fast. Kansas Abortion Pill Water-Impact Fight: Kansas AG Kris Kobach’s proposed EPA restriction on mifepristone drew pushback from patients and experts, who say it would affect far more than abortion care and is safe when used as directed. Rural Housing Push: Sen. Jerry Moran backed Senate passage of rural housing provisions in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aiming to streamline rules and cut barriers for Kansas developers. High Plains Forage Opportunity: Kansas State and partners say post-wheat cover crops can create grazing options—if planted immediately after harvest to catch residual moisture. Power Reliability Upgrade in Kansas: Sunflower Electric outlined plans to replace its Clifton 1 plant with three 33-MW gas turbines to meet regional reliability needs. Local Fire Relief Funding: Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced $174,170 for eight Barton County Firefighter Relief Associations. World Cup Week Travel Surge: TSA expects about 18.7M travelers during the July 4 holiday week, with July 2 the busiest day. Kansas City Event Logistics: KC2026 reported 36,000 people at peak in the Oranje Fanwalk fan zone and weather-driven FanFest closure decisions focused on safety. Workplace Safety Reminder: A Kansas termination-by-email op-ed argues in-person conversations are safer and less likely to spark public backlash. Opioid Warning: A Kansas op-ed warns about 7-OH being sold in gas stations and calls for stronger federal action.