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Brownback continues Kansas drought tour Kansas City Star Sam Brownback is touring southeast Kansas to see the effects of intense summer heat and drought. On Tuesday, the Republican governor was in central Kansas where he met with officials near Salina to discuss water available in the Smoky Hill River and ... See all stories on this topic »

Governor Brownback, State Officials Begin Statewide Drought Tour GardnerEDGE Topeka – Kansas Governor Sam Brownback today led state and local officials on the first leg of a statewide tour to view damage from worsening drought conditions along the Smoky Hill River in Saline County. “The drought continues to decrease streamflow in ... See all stories on this topic » GardnerEDGE

Gov. Brownback reflects on Kansas trade with Europe KSNT (AP) - Gov. Sam Brownback is upbeat about the prospects for increased activity between European trade partners and Kansas, especially increased jobs in aviation and energy. Brownback said Wednesday that orders for new commercial aircraft announced ... See all stories on this topic »

Kansas Gov. tours drought-stricken areas Washington Post 18, 2012 - Governor Sam Brownback is touring drought-stricken areas of Kansas. Kansas is one of many states where farmers are facing devastating loses due to the heat and drought. (/Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: E-mail · Save/Share · Embed ... See all stories on this topic »

Brownback praises cooperation among users of Smoky Hill River Salina Journal Salina Journal. ASSARIA -- While awaiting Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's arrival, farmers and water officials huddled in shade Tuesday morning near Assaria Lutheran Church and talked about the hot, dry weather. A small billboard on the outskirts of town ... See all stories on this topic »

Kansas governor, officials begin statewide drought tour Midwest Producer Sam Brownback led state and local officials Tuesday on the first leg of a statewide tour to view damage from worsening drought conditions along the Smoky Hill River in Saline County. "The drought continues to decrease streamflow in the Smoky Hill River ... See all stories on this topic »

Officials Recommend Expansion Of Kansas Drought Disaster WIBW Sam Brownback request 37 more counties be put on the federal list. Assessments show those counties will all see at least a 30-percent loss of production in one or more crops due to extreme heat and dry conditions. The designation would qualify producers ... See all stories on this topic »

Drought emergency relief requested KSN-TV MANHATTAN, Kansas -- The State Emergency Board Chairman is recommending Governor Sam Brownback request that USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack declare 37 additional Kansas counties as disaster areas. The added counties are Atchison, Brown, Chase, ... See all stories on this topic »

Governor conducts statewide drought tour Wyandottedaily News Sam Brownback on Tuesday led a statewide drought tour to view damage from worsening drought conditions along the Smoky Hill River in Saline County. “The drought continues to decrease streamflow in the Smoky Hill River and below Kanopolis Reservoir, ... See all stories on this topic »