U.S. House Democrats send sweeping climate, health and tax legislation to Biden
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House on Friday cleared Democrats’ longsought climate, health care and tax package, sending it to President Joe Biden for his signature.
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Kansas professor urges greater federal transparency, oversight of corporate whistleblower programs
SEC, CFTC payouts to tipsters linked to concentrated groups of private lawyers TOPEKA — A twoyear inquiry into federal whistleblower programs created to thwart corporate fraud led a University of Kansas law professor to conclude two prominent initiatives aimed at identifying misconduct were undermined by cronyism and secrecy. Alexander Platt, an associate professor specializing in securities regulation and corporate governance, said lack of transparency existed in programs at the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission compensating business insiders offering evidence of malfeasance.
Death Notice
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Josephine “Jo” A. Graham
Josephine “Jo” A. Graham, 99, of Marquette, KS, passed away on August 8, 2022, at Riverview Estates, Marquette. Funeral arrangements are with Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson. (website: www.stockhamfamily.com)
Bullpups soccer looks to continue winning ways
MCPHERSON – The McPherson High School boys soccer team lost 10 players from last year’s team due to graduation, but the new look of the team may not prove to be a downgrade as the Bullpups prepare for the new fall season with a remade roster.
Lady Pups tennis leans on young talent for new season
MCPHERSON – Senior experience often proves crucial to the success of any sporting team, but after graduating a large senior class at the end of last season, the McPherson High School Bullpups girls tennis team will have to navigate the new season without a senior in sight.
Stock Market Insights
MOODSWING By Dr. Richard Baker, AIF Founder & Executive Wealth Advisor at Steadfast Wealth Management “Don’t even look at me!” I dated this girl for a while who had some wild mood swings.
Ask Amy: A sports injury leads to hurt feelings
Dear Amy: “Bart” and I have known each other for several years through our wives, who are colleagues. I’m now rethinking my friendship with him.
Kansas Profiles: A business for the birds
This Kansas business is for the birds – gamebirds, that is. Today we’ll meet a young ruralpreneur who has created a business of raising pheasants and guiding pheasant hunts in his home region of rural Kansas.
Kansas, Nebraska researchers use plants to limit exposure to toxic lead in soil
Lead left behind in soil from mining and smelting poses a major health risk to people who live nearby. Researchers believe plant life and organic material can limit lead’s spread.