AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMental Health Access in Kansas: Sen. Roger Marshall toured High Plains Mental Health’s new Crisis Intervention Center in Hays, highlighting how Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics expand 24/7 mental health and substance-use care and even connect physical and mental health needs. Public Safety & Child Health: A Wichita man, Michael Tejeda, was sentenced to 237 months after admitting responsibility in the accidental shooting death of his 1-year-old daughter. Community Health Funding: Heartland Community Foundation secured $182,000 in Kansas Community Service Program tax credits to support the Kelly Plaza Project in WaKeeney, aimed at creating a community hub for families. Rural Care Access: A shared prenatal care model between Pawnee Valley Community Hospital and HaysMed is bringing more routine pregnancy visits, ultrasounds, and lab work closer to home for patients in Larned. Court & School Funding Debate: A Kansas Supreme Court selection amendment on the Aug. 4 ballot is framed as a major check on lawmakers’ duty to adequately fund public education. Health-Related Tragedies: Investigations continue after a Brookville, Ellsworth County shooting that left two children dead and a 5-year-old critically injured earlier this week.
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