Tag: COVID-19

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has requested reinstatement of over $22 million in federal funding to assist students impacted by COVID-19 and retrain teachers. The U.S. Department of Education froze pandemic relief funds, affecting Kansas's educational support programs. Kelly emphasized that cutting this funding harms students and educators reliant on it.

Mitchell County's CDBG-CVR project, set to end soon, offers limited funding to support for-profit businesses operational since March 1, 2020. Administered by the North Central Regional Planning Commission, the grants assist with various resiliency projects. Applications are due by February 15, 2025, to further aid local businesses and retain jobs.

A Missouri woman, Venester Fayne, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering related to COVID-19 relief programs. She submitted false tax documents to secure $600,284 in PPP and EIDL loans, misusing funds for personal luxury expenses. Sentencing is scheduled for February 18, 2025, with a potential 30-year prison term.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment urges residents to be vigilant as respiratory virus season approaches, highlighting the importance of vaccinations and early treatment. High-risk groups should seek medical attention if symptoms arise. Preventative measures like handwashing and masking are also essential to reduce illness spread and severity.