The Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has passed and is in the process to be implemented. The purpose of the Recovery Act, also known as the economic stimulus bill, is to create and save jobs, jumpstart our economy, and build the foundation for long-term economic growth. The Act includes measures to modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, increase access to health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need. This now generates questions above and beyond "should it pass?" Questions pop up such as how will these monies affect the states and how much will Kansas get? How is this money going to be used? Where did this money come from? Some answers to these questions will need to wait until the funding available in this bill is allocated; until then, see the resources below for available answers and much more information:
From the U.S. government:
New! Kansas Department of Transportation lists transportation projects that would utilize ARRA monies
http://www.ksdot.org/EconomicStimulus.asp
Real and valid grants available from Federal Agencies via ARRA
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=Search&dates=7&docs1=doc_open_checked
Quick FAQ from the Whitehouse:
http://www.recovery.gov/?q=content/frequently-asked-questions#2
You will be able to track the funds when they have been allocated at:
http://www.recovery.gov/
Full text of the actual stimulus bill
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:H.R.1:
or
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf
To view the committee report on this act go to:
http://www.rules.house.gov/bills_details.aspx?NewsID=4149
To meet the acts' objectives, the President is directing Federal agencies to take critical steps in preparation for the Act’s implementation. See here, for the White House’s February 9, 2009 initial implementation memorandum and February 18 detailed guidance memorandum.
http://www.recovery.gov/files/recoverylegislationmemo.pdf
http://www.recovery.gov/files/Initial%20Recovery%20Act%20Implementing%20Guidance.pdf
Timeline of the Act and implementation:
http://www.recovery.gov/?q=content/timeline
How your tax dollars to be used according to this act:
http://www.recovery.gov/?q=content/investments
Speaker Pelosi's highlights of the act:
http://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/legislation?id=0273
Word from President Obama:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/president-obama-delivers-your-weekly-address/
or
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/02/24/obama.speech/index.html?eref=rss_topstories#cnnSTCVideo
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Advisory Group:
http://www.governor.ks.gov/news/NewsRelease/2009/nr-09-0123a.htm
Summary of the effects on the economy by the Congressional Budget Office:
http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/99xx/doc9987/Gregg_Year-by-Year_Stimulus.pdf
From the Kansas Government:
Governor's press release, "Federal Stimulus: The action we need to put America back to work"
http://www.governor.ks.gov/news/GovColumn/col09-0211g.htm
Quick highlights:
http://www.governor.ks.gov/recovery/highlights.htm
Sebelius forms group to prepare Kansas for Federal stimulus bill:
www.governor.ks.gov/news/NewsRelease/2009/nr-09-0123a.htm
Governor Sebelius’ statement on the American recovery act: www.governor.ks.gov/news/NewsRelease/2009/nr-09-0213a-st.htm
Kansas Health Policy Authority and Medicaid monies available for Kansas:
http://www.khpa.ks.gov/LegislativeInformation/Testimony/2-23-09%20ARRA%20fact%20sheet.pdf
Monies for projects for roads and highways:
http://www.ksdot.org/EconomicStimulus.asp
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
March is Women's History Month
We bring you a cornucopia of links today celebrating the contributions of women to our state, our nation and the world. March is National Women's History Month. Check out the links below and learn that the hand that rocked the cradle has also swung the judge's gavel, held the surgeon's scalpel, thrown the winning basket and cast the deciding vote.
Kansas Women of Note
Notable Kansas Women = http://www.kshs.org/people/women.htm
Contributions of Everyday Kansas Women = http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/jan09/kswomen12109.html
Kansas Women in Literature = http://etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/BarKans.html
Women's Suffrage in Kansas = http://www.kancoll.org/voices/1997/0997sufr.htm
Status of Women in Kansas (2002) = http://www.iwpr.org/states2002/fullreports/KS.pdf
Links from Kansas Council for History Education = http://www.ksche.org/women
Women (Kansas Memory Project category) = http://www.kansasmemory.org/category/1247
Some State Library ATLAS Catalog Subjects:
Women--Kansas
Women air pilots--United States--Biography
Women composers -- United States -- Biography
Women educators--United States--Biography
Women--History
Women journalists--United States--Biography
Women judges--United States--Biography
Women labor leaders--United States--Biography
Women legislators--Kansas--Biography
Women legislators--United States--Biography
Women painters--United States--Biography
Women photographers--United States--Biography
Women physicians--United States--Biography
Women pioneers--Kansas
Women psychologists--United States--Biography
Women scientists--United States--Biography
Women singers--United States--Biography
Women social reformers--United States--Biography
Women--Suffrage--Kansas
General Resources on Women's History Month
National Women's History Project = http://www.nwhp.org/
Women's History Month = http://www.hutchcc.edu/dept/4/insight/whist/whist.htm
About Women's History Month = http://www.loc.gov/topics/womenshistory/about/
Celebrate Women's History Month = http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/library/hcc/whm-shelf.asp
Women's History Month (Info Please) = http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenshistory1.html
Women's History (history.com) = http://www.history.com/minisites/womenhist/
Research Guide = http://frank.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women.html
US Museums and Parks
National Women's Hall of Fame (US) = http://www.greatwomen.org/home.php
National Women's History Museum (US) = http://www.nwhm.org/
Women's Rights U.S. Park = http://www.nps.gov/wori/
A few U.S. resources on women's history
Women in the U.S. Civil War = http://library.duke.edu/specialcollections/collections/digitized/civil-war-women/
Women's Liberation documents = http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/wlm/
Women's Rights Movement = http://www.legacy98.org/
American Women in Uniform = http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/
African American Women = http://womenshistory.about.com/od/africanamerican/African_American_Womens_History.htm
Hispanic American Women = http://www.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-hispanic.html
Online Library Collections
Duke University = http://library.duke.edu/exhibits/modelnormuse/index.html
Virtual Oral History = http://salticid.nmc.csulb.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/OralAural.woa/
The Liz Library Collection = http://www.thelizlibrary.org/collections/
Archives and Manuscripts collections = http://frank.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-manu.html
National Archives = http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/topics/women/
ViVa Women's History = http://www.iisg.nl/~womhist/vivahome.php
Biography
Notable Women (biography.com) = http://www.biography.com/womens-history/
Distinguised Women = http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/
Greatest Female Athletes = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/siforwomen/top_100/1/
Women's International Center = http://www.wic.org/bio/idex_bio.htm
Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B Anthony = http://ecssba.rutgers.edu/
Resources outside the U.S.
Emancipation of women (UK) = http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/resource.htm
Genesis (UK) = http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/genesis/
Women’s Studies (Intute) = http://www.intute.ac.uk/socialsciences/womensstudies/
Canadian Women's History = http://www.pc.gc.ca/progs/lhn-nhs/femmes-women/index_E.asp
Australian Women's History = http://www.womenshistory.com.au/
Frauen-BibliographieForschung = http://www.fembio.org/biographie.php
Kansas Women of Note
Notable Kansas Women = http://www.kshs.org/people/women.htm
Contributions of Everyday Kansas Women = http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/jan09/kswomen12109.html
Kansas Women in Literature = http://etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/BarKans.html
Women's Suffrage in Kansas = http://www.kancoll.org/voices/1997/0997sufr.htm
Status of Women in Kansas (2002) = http://www.iwpr.org/states2002/fullreports/KS.pdf
Links from Kansas Council for History Education = http://www.ksche.org/women
Women (Kansas Memory Project category) = http://www.kansasmemory.org/category/1247
Some State Library ATLAS Catalog Subjects:
Women--Kansas
Women air pilots--United States--Biography
Women composers -- United States -- Biography
Women educators--United States--Biography
Women--History
Women journalists--United States--Biography
Women judges--United States--Biography
Women labor leaders--United States--Biography
Women legislators--Kansas--Biography
Women legislators--United States--Biography
Women painters--United States--Biography
Women photographers--United States--Biography
Women physicians--United States--Biography
Women pioneers--Kansas
Women psychologists--United States--Biography
Women scientists--United States--Biography
Women singers--United States--Biography
Women social reformers--United States--Biography
Women--Suffrage--Kansas
General Resources on Women's History Month
National Women's History Project = http://www.nwhp.org/
Women's History Month = http://www.hutchcc.edu/dept/4/insight/whist/whist.htm
About Women's History Month = http://www.loc.gov/topics/womenshistory/about/
Celebrate Women's History Month = http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/library/hcc/whm-shelf.asp
Women's History Month (Info Please) = http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenshistory1.html
Women's History (history.com) = http://www.history.com/minisites/womenhist/
Research Guide = http://frank.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women.html
US Museums and Parks
National Women's Hall of Fame (US) = http://www.greatwomen.org/home.php
National Women's History Museum (US) = http://www.nwhm.org/
Women's Rights U.S. Park = http://www.nps.gov/wori/
A few U.S. resources on women's history
Women in the U.S. Civil War = http://library.duke.edu/specialcollections/collections/digitized/civil-war-women/
Women's Liberation documents = http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/wlm/
Women's Rights Movement = http://www.legacy98.org/
American Women in Uniform = http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/
African American Women = http://womenshistory.about.com/od/africanamerican/African_American_Womens_History.htm
Hispanic American Women = http://www.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-hispanic.html
Online Library Collections
Duke University = http://library.duke.edu/exhibits/modelnormuse/index.html
Virtual Oral History = http://salticid.nmc.csulb.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/OralAural.woa/
The Liz Library Collection = http://www.thelizlibrary.org/collections/
Archives and Manuscripts collections = http://frank.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-manu.html
National Archives = http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/topics/women/
ViVa Women's History = http://www.iisg.nl/~womhist/vivahome.php
Biography
Notable Women (biography.com) = http://www.biography.com/womens-history/
Distinguised Women = http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/
Greatest Female Athletes = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/siforwomen/top_100/1/
Women's International Center = http://www.wic.org/bio/idex_bio.htm
Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B Anthony = http://ecssba.rutgers.edu/
Resources outside the U.S.
Emancipation of women (UK) = http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/resource.htm
Genesis (UK) = http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/genesis/
Women’s Studies (Intute) = http://www.intute.ac.uk/socialsciences/womensstudies/
Canadian Women's History = http://www.pc.gc.ca/progs/lhn-nhs/femmes-women/index_E.asp
Australian Women's History = http://www.womenshistory.com.au/
Frauen-BibliographieForschung = http://www.fembio.org/biographie.php
Only thing certain in life is...
It’s that time of year again, time to file and smile. The Kansas Department of Revenue has many resources that make filing your taxes easy and simple. Use this list as an easy site navigation tool:
Do you need the forms for filing Kansas State income tax? Go to http://www.ksrevenue.org/forms-perstax.htm for printable forms
Have questions that the forms aren’t explaining? Try looking through the FAQ from the Department of Revenue at
http://www.ksrevenue.org/faqs.htm
Don’t want to have to mess with paper forms? Try filing online at https://www.kdor.org/TaxCenter/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fTaxCenter%2fsecure%2fDefault.aspx. If you’ve never filed online before, you’ll need to register and login.
Still a little dizzy looking at tax forms? Need help but can’t afford a professional tax preparer? Try calling the Volunteer Tax Preparation Sites (1-800-829-1040), to find out where you can get help near you.
Resources for sales and other types of taxes:
A list of Kansas cities and their sales tax rates: http://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/forms/pub1700409.pdf
A list of types of Kansas Taxes and links to resources:
http://www.ksrevenue.org/perstaxtypes.htm
Current tax rates for state taxes:
http://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/TaxRates.pdf
Have you checked to see if any tax credits apply to you? Take a look at
http://www.ksrevenue.org/taxcredits.htm
Do you want to try using computer software to fill out your forms? Here’s the list of Department of Revenue’s approved software:
http://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/appvendors.pdf
Do you need to pay in installments? See the requirements for setting up a pay plan with the Department of Revenue at http://www.ksrevenue.org/payplanind.htm
Do you need the forms for filing Kansas State income tax? Go to http://www.ksrevenue.org/forms-perstax.htm for printable forms
Have questions that the forms aren’t explaining? Try looking through the FAQ from the Department of Revenue at
http://www.ksrevenue.org/faqs.htm
Don’t want to have to mess with paper forms? Try filing online at https://www.kdor.org/TaxCenter/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fTaxCenter%2fsecure%2fDefault.aspx. If you’ve never filed online before, you’ll need to register and login.
Still a little dizzy looking at tax forms? Need help but can’t afford a professional tax preparer? Try calling the Volunteer Tax Preparation Sites (1-800-829-1040), to find out where you can get help near you.
Resources for sales and other types of taxes:
A list of Kansas cities and their sales tax rates: http://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/forms/pub1700409.pdf
A list of types of Kansas Taxes and links to resources:
http://www.ksrevenue.org/perstaxtypes.htm
Current tax rates for state taxes:
http://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/TaxRates.pdf
Have you checked to see if any tax credits apply to you? Take a look at
http://www.ksrevenue.org/taxcredits.htm
Do you want to try using computer software to fill out your forms? Here’s the list of Department of Revenue’s approved software:
http://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/appvendors.pdf
Do you need to pay in installments? See the requirements for setting up a pay plan with the Department of Revenue at http://www.ksrevenue.org/payplanind.htm
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Preserving Our History
Recently the news media featured a story on a historic church in Lawrence, Kansas, seeking funds to preserve their 100 year old building once attended by writer, Langston Hughes. The church had been added to the National Historic Places Register in 2005 and congregants as well as other interested parties were gathering donations to keep this physical reminder of our state’s rich history in good repair.
All around us are symbols and reminders of our history. We may pass them on our way to work or drive by them travelling down the highway. Dedicated individuals, organizations and agencies work to preserve, protect and teach us all within these places... some of which may not even be well known to the general public.
Below are some online resources on historic sites in Kansas and the U.S. We’ve also added links to information on how to get listed as a historic place, available grants, laws, preservation helps and contacts. Internet sites for educators and children have been included as well.
History literally comes alive when we stand in those places where others before us have affected who, what and where we are today. So pull over to the side of the Information Highway and take a look at some of the places we have listed here. Happy trails!
KANSAS RESOURCES
Historic Properties in Kansas
http://www.kshs.org/resource/buildings.htm
(An excellent page provided by the Kansas State Historical Society with information on historic sites, historic preservation, grants and incentives, laws and contact information)
Kansas Historic Preservation Office
http://www.kshs.org/resource/shpohome.htm
(Staff reviews approximately 3,000 projects per year for potential effects on the state's historic and archeological resources. Includes an online newsletter, Kansas Preservation)
Kansas Historic Resources Inventory (KHRI)
http://www.kshs.org/resource/survey.htm
(Search the KHRI for surveyed historic resources in Kansas)
Kansas Historic Sites Map
http://www.kshs.org/places/sites.htm
(from the Kansas State Historical Society)
Explore Kansas History!
http://www.kshs.org/places/pdfs/historic_sites_brochure.pdf
Printable Brochure on state historic sites (Adobe Acrobat)
Territorial Historic Sites in Kansas
http://www.territorialkansasonline.org/~imlskto/cgi-bin/index.php?SCREEN=historic_sites
(Found on the State Historical Society’s Territorial Kansas website, this page lists historic sites in Kansas with connections to Kansas territorial heritage)
NATIONAL INFORMATION
National Register of Historic Places
http://www.nps.gov/nr/
(US National Park Service)
How to list a property as a National Historic Place
(Frequently asked questions)
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/listing.htm
(US National Park Service)
Historic Preservation Information
http://www.nps.gov/history/preservation.htm
(Grants, “How to’s,” Laws, Standards & Guidelines, Tax Incentives)
Searching the National Register Information System
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/research/nris.htm
(Help guide to the system)
The National Register Information System
http://www.nr.nps.gov/
(Search for historic places near you or in locations you may visit in the future)
A printable list (Adobe Acrobat) of National Historic Places in Kansas)
http://www.nps.gov/history/nhl/designations/Lists/KS01.pdf
Resources for teachers and students on historic places in the U.S.
http://www.nps.gov/history/teachers.htm
(Great Internet resources for teaching history from the National Park Service)
History and Culture for Kids
http://www.nps.gov/history/kids.htm
(Includes: Archeology for Kids -- The Great American Landmarks Adventure -- American Defenders of Land, Sea & Sky. A cool way to explore American history using its historic locations)
All around us are symbols and reminders of our history. We may pass them on our way to work or drive by them travelling down the highway. Dedicated individuals, organizations and agencies work to preserve, protect and teach us all within these places... some of which may not even be well known to the general public.
Below are some online resources on historic sites in Kansas and the U.S. We’ve also added links to information on how to get listed as a historic place, available grants, laws, preservation helps and contacts. Internet sites for educators and children have been included as well.
History literally comes alive when we stand in those places where others before us have affected who, what and where we are today. So pull over to the side of the Information Highway and take a look at some of the places we have listed here. Happy trails!
KANSAS RESOURCES
Historic Properties in Kansas
http://www.kshs.org/resource/buildings.htm
(An excellent page provided by the Kansas State Historical Society with information on historic sites, historic preservation, grants and incentives, laws and contact information)
Kansas Historic Preservation Office
http://www.kshs.org/resource/shpohome.htm
(Staff reviews approximately 3,000 projects per year for potential effects on the state's historic and archeological resources. Includes an online newsletter, Kansas Preservation)
Kansas Historic Resources Inventory (KHRI)
http://www.kshs.org/resource/survey.htm
(Search the KHRI for surveyed historic resources in Kansas)
Kansas Historic Sites Map
http://www.kshs.org/places/sites.htm
(from the Kansas State Historical Society)
Explore Kansas History!
http://www.kshs.org/places/pdfs/historic_sites_brochure.pdf
Printable Brochure on state historic sites (Adobe Acrobat)
Territorial Historic Sites in Kansas
http://www.territorialkansasonline.org/~imlskto/cgi-bin/index.php?SCREEN=historic_sites
(Found on the State Historical Society’s Territorial Kansas website, this page lists historic sites in Kansas with connections to Kansas territorial heritage)
NATIONAL INFORMATION
National Register of Historic Places
http://www.nps.gov/nr/
(US National Park Service)
How to list a property as a National Historic Place
(Frequently asked questions)
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/listing.htm
(US National Park Service)
Historic Preservation Information
http://www.nps.gov/history/preservation.htm
(Grants, “How to’s,” Laws, Standards & Guidelines, Tax Incentives)
Searching the National Register Information System
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/research/nris.htm
(Help guide to the system)
The National Register Information System
http://www.nr.nps.gov/
(Search for historic places near you or in locations you may visit in the future)
A printable list (Adobe Acrobat) of National Historic Places in Kansas)
http://www.nps.gov/history/nhl/designations/Lists/KS01.pdf
Resources for teachers and students on historic places in the U.S.
http://www.nps.gov/history/teachers.htm
(Great Internet resources for teaching history from the National Park Service)
History and Culture for Kids
http://www.nps.gov/history/kids.htm
(Includes: Archeology for Kids -- The Great American Landmarks Adventure -- American Defenders of Land, Sea & Sky. A cool way to explore American history using its historic locations)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Storm Preparedness
Though still in the midst of winter the storm spotter classes are starting to meet around the state. And, just this week the rumble of thunderstorms was heard across Kansas as a front moved through with strong winds. Spring is looming and with it the threat of dangerous weather conditions that should have us all mindful of safety precautions and helpful resources in times of weather emergencies.Below are links to online documents, websites and services that may be of help to you and your community during extreme weather conditions.
Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning : Nature's Most Violent Storms : a Preparedness Guide
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/ttl.pdf
(Issued by the National Weather Service and the American Red Cross, a 16-page booklet in pdf format that can be printed off and distributed to schools, libraries, government offices and others)
Are You Ready?
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/index.shtm
(Issued by FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Administration, a guide for communities on preparing for disasters. Documents and kits are available in various formats and the guide is also printed in Spanish)
NOAA's All Hazard Monitor
http://www.noaawatch.gov/
Storm Prediction Center
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/index.html
(Fire, flood, drought and stroms… the National Weather Service has it all here)
An Introduction to Storm Observation and Reporting
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/stormspotting/
("Storm Spotting 101" from the National Weather Service Forecasting Office, Norman, OK)
FEMA For Kids
http://www.fema.gov/kids/index.htm
(Information on disaster preparedness and response for children)
Kansas Severe Weather Information Sources
2009 Kansas Severe Weather Awareness Week Information Packet
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/images/top/2009SWAW.pdf
(March 9-13. The Packet includes information on tornadoes and severe storms in Kansas as well as the statewide tornado drill to be held all over the state on March 10th)
Dodge City Area Sever Weather Spotter Classes/Talks
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ddc/?n=SpotterTalks
(Provided by the National Weather Service Forecasting Office, Dodge City)
Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning : Nature's Most Violent Storms : a Preparedness Guide
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/ttl.pdf
(Issued by the National Weather Service and the American Red Cross, a 16-page booklet in pdf format that can be printed off and distributed to schools, libraries, government offices and others)
Are You Ready?
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/index.shtm
(Issued by FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Administration, a guide for communities on preparing for disasters. Documents and kits are available in various formats and the guide is also printed in Spanish)
NOAA's All Hazard Monitor
http://www.noaawatch.gov/
Storm Prediction Center
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/index.html
(Fire, flood, drought and stroms… the National Weather Service has it all here)
An Introduction to Storm Observation and Reporting
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/stormspotting/
("Storm Spotting 101" from the National Weather Service Forecasting Office, Norman, OK)
FEMA For Kids
http://www.fema.gov/kids/index.htm
(Information on disaster preparedness and response for children)
Kansas Severe Weather Information Sources
2009 Kansas Severe Weather Awareness Week Information Packet
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/images/top/2009SWAW.pdf
(March 9-13. The Packet includes information on tornadoes and severe storms in Kansas as well as the statewide tornado drill to be held all over the state on March 10th)
Dodge City Area Sever Weather Spotter Classes/Talks
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ddc/?n=SpotterTalks
(Provided by the National Weather Service Forecasting Office, Dodge City)
KSReady.Gov
http://www.ksready.gov/
(Kansas state and regional networks/agencies working together on disaster preparedness)
Tornado FAQ
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/
(From the National Weather Service)
National Weather Service Offices Around the Region Serving Kansans
www.weather.gov/topeka
www.weather.gov/wichita
www.weather.gov/dodgecity
www.weather.gov/goodland
www.weather.gov/kansascity
www.weather.gov/springfield
www.weather.gov/hastings
Lightning Safety
http://www.accesskansas.org/ksadjutantgeneral/Disaster-Emergency/Lightning%20Safety/Lightning%20Safety.htm
(Kansas Adjutant General's Dept)
Non-Government Sites
2009 SKYWARN Training
http://www.stormspotters.org/spotters/2009-skywarn-training.html
(Storm spotter training information nationwide provided via the Storm Spotters United website)
Kansas TV Stations
http://newslink.org/kstele.html
(Links to television station websites around the state. Most stations have a weather information page on their site)
The Weather Channel
http://www.weather.com/
(Online arm of the cable station)
Friday, February 6, 2009
NBAF
NBAF stands for the National Bio-Agro Defense Facility, a part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This facility would research and develop solutions to some of the world's most complex human and animal diseases. Your Kansas government officials have worked hard to bring this facility home to Manhattan, Kansas in hopes that it would create jobs and economic growth. Kansas was selected out of five finalists to become host to this research based facility.
Read more about this new facility at
http://www.nbafinkansas.org/pdfs/fact_sheets/NBAF_Fact_Sheet.pdf and
http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/editorial_0762.shtm
Why the need for a new facility?
http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/gc_1171470811292.shtm
What would be studied at NBAF:
http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/gc_1181073261627.shtm
What will it look like?
http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/gc_1181072257904.shtm
Read about safety issues addressed for this facility:
http://www.nbafinkansas.org/pdfs/fact_sheets/NBAF_safety.pdf and
http://www.nbafinkansas.org/SafetyAndSecurity.aspx
Environmental impact of NBAF:
http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/gc_1187734676776.shtm#1
Read more about the final decision at
http://www.nbafinkansas.org/pressroom/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?id=134
Task force who worked to bring it to Kansas:
http://www.nbafinkansas.org/task_force/
This effort was supported by the Kansas Bioscience Authority, Governor Sebelius and Senator Pat Roberts
http://www.kansasbioauthority.org/Default.aspx
www.governor.ks.gov
http://roberts.senate.gov
Read more about this new facility at
http://www.nbafinkansas.org/pdfs/fact_sheets/NBAF_Fact_Sheet.pdf and
http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/editorial_0762.shtm
Why the need for a new facility?
http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/gc_1171470811292.shtm
What would be studied at NBAF:
http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/gc_1181073261627.shtm
What will it look like?
http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/gc_1181072257904.shtm
Read about safety issues addressed for this facility:
http://www.nbafinkansas.org/pdfs/fact_sheets/NBAF_safety.pdf and
http://www.nbafinkansas.org/SafetyAndSecurity.aspx
Environmental impact of NBAF:
http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/gc_1187734676776.shtm#1
Read more about the final decision at
http://www.nbafinkansas.org/pressroom/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?id=134
Task force who worked to bring it to Kansas:
http://www.nbafinkansas.org/task_force/
This effort was supported by the Kansas Bioscience Authority, Governor Sebelius and Senator Pat Roberts
http://www.kansasbioauthority.org/Default.aspx
www.governor.ks.gov
http://roberts.senate.gov
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Current Salmonella Outbreak
Recent salmonella outbreaks across the country have Americans looking at food safety nationally and locally. The sites below offer information on the current outbreak and ways that government agencies are addressing it. Also included are a few sites with information on food safety in the home.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the Recent Salmonella Outbreak
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph/faq.html
(U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Recalls.Gov
http://www.recalls.gov/food.html
(Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug
Administration on recalled products)
Recall of Peanut-Containing Products: Salmonella Typhimurium
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html
(Up to date news from the Food and Drug Administration on the recall
of food products linked to possible salmonella poisoning)
Investigation Information for Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium
Infections, 2008–2009
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium/
(U.S. Centers for Disease Control)
General Information on Salmonella from the Centers for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/
Peanut Butter and other Peanut Containing Products Recall List
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm
(U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration)
KANSAS RESOURCES
Food Safety Programs at the Kansas Department of Agriculture
http://www.ksda.gov/food_safety/content/326
News from the Kansas Department of Agriculture
http://www.ksda.gov/food_safety/news/id/235
Food Safety Network
http://www.foodsafety.ksu.edu/en/
(Kansas State University)
Outbreak Final Investigation Reports
http://www.kdheks.gov/epi/outbreaks.htm
(Investigations of possible problems by the Kansas Office of Surveillance & Epidemiology)
Focus on Food Safety
http://www.kdheks.gov/fofs/index.html
(Kansas Department of Health and Environment)
VIEW HOLDINGS IN THE STATE LIBRARY'S ATLAS CATALOG ON THIS TOPIC
http://topekalibraries.info/search/dsalmonella
(Online library catalog shared with Washburn University, the Kansas Supreme Court Law Library, the Brown V. Board National Historic Site and the Kansas State Historical Society)
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the Recent Salmonella Outbreak
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph/faq.html
(U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Recalls.Gov
http://www.recalls.gov/food.html
(Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug
Administration on recalled products)
Recall of Peanut-Containing Products: Salmonella Typhimurium
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html
(Up to date news from the Food and Drug Administration on the recall
of food products linked to possible salmonella poisoning)
Investigation Information for Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium
Infections, 2008–2009
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium/
(U.S. Centers for Disease Control)
General Information on Salmonella from the Centers for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/
Peanut Butter and other Peanut Containing Products Recall List
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm
(U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration)
KANSAS RESOURCES
Food Safety Programs at the Kansas Department of Agriculture
http://www.ksda.gov/food_safety/content/326
News from the Kansas Department of Agriculture
http://www.ksda.gov/food_safety/news/id/235
Food Safety Network
http://www.foodsafety.ksu.edu/en/
(Kansas State University)
Outbreak Final Investigation Reports
http://www.kdheks.gov/epi/outbreaks.htm
(Investigations of possible problems by the Kansas Office of Surveillance & Epidemiology)
Focus on Food Safety
http://www.kdheks.gov/fofs/index.html
(Kansas Department of Health and Environment)
VIEW HOLDINGS IN THE STATE LIBRARY'S ATLAS CATALOG ON THIS TOPIC
http://topekalibraries.info/search/dsalmonella
(Online library catalog shared with Washburn University, the Kansas Supreme Court Law Library, the Brown V. Board National Historic Site and the Kansas State Historical Society)
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