Impact of federal policy shifts on Kansas’ public services
These curated articles share a focus on the recent impact of federal policy changes on public services in Kansas, specifically in Wichita. These changes are driving challenges in areas such as education, public funding and community services.
NO. 1: HOW DID WICHITA, SEDGWICK COUNTY USE FEDERAL ARPA FUNDS? HERE ARE SOME OF THE PROJECTS.
The funds were intended to help local governments recover their losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. | Published December 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kylie Cameron
NO. 2: WHAT PRICES WILL RISE IN KANSAS WITH TRUMP’S TARIFFS? EXPERT DISCUSSES CONSUMER IMPACTS
If the tariffs move forward, they could cost each U.S. household an additional $800, one analysis says. | Published February 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 3: TRUMP TARIFF FALLOUT: THESE KANSAS-PRODUCED GOODS COULD GET HIT BY RETALIATORY TARIFFS
“It’s really going to hit Wichita hard,” one economics professor said this week. | Published March 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 4: WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS REMOVE DIVERSITY LANGUAGE, POLICIES FROM WEBSITE. HERE’S WHY
Among the things no longer there: The statement “The World Walks Our Hallways!” | Published March 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kylie Cameron
NO. 5: HOW MUCH MONEY COULD KANSAS LOSE IF TRUMP CLOSES US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION?
There’s a considerable amount of funding the state’s education department gets from the federal agency. | Published April 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith
NO. 6: KANSAS MEALS ON WHEELS FAMILIES, LEADERS FEAR POTENTIAL FEDERAL FUNDING CUTS
“We’re trying to not overreact, but it’s very concerning.” | Published May 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Morgan Chilson
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