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Kansas: Navigating Change in Population, Economy, and Governance

This document discusses the changing demographic landscape and economic challenges in Kansas, covering the implications of rural depopulation, the rise of Hispanic communities, and the importance of diversifying rural economies. It highlights notable figures in Kansas politics, including milestones for women, and addresses key issues such as education, environmental concerns, and economic diversification. Additionally, it touches upon the rich cultural contributions from Kansas citizens, illustrating both historical and contemporary significance in various fields, from sports to the arts.

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Kansas: Navigating Change in Population, Economy, and Governance

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  1. Tuesday, February 11th NOTEBOOK Q: WHO WON THE GAME LAST NIGHT?!?!

  2. Chapter 12 Kansas Today, Kansas Tomorrow

  3. Kansas: Past, Present, and Future • Addressing the needs of a changing population, keeping the Kansas economy strong and living in harmony w/ the environment=few issues Kansas deals with

  4. Kansas’ Changing Population • In 2000—2,500,000 people in KS • Johnson County=fastest growing county • KC, Topeka, Lawrence and Wichita • Less than 1% of US population lives in KS • 14th largest state in country in size • 32nd largest state in country in population • 2 Senators, 4 House of Representatives

  5. Rural Depopulation • Losing population in countryside • Traditionally based on agriculture • Technology allows fewer people to do work • Small towns rely on farmers • Fewer farmers=less money to spend in small towns=businesses shutting down=Town shutting down

  6. Gove, KS • County seat of Gove County • Capital of the county • County Government services • Hotels, banks, attorneys, barbers, retail stores, gas stations, newspaper • Population continuously declines

  7. Possible Solutions to Rural Depopulation • Buffalo Commons—federal government purchase land and turn the region back to wildlife like it was before • Diversify rural economy • Business incentives to move to rural areas • Agri-Tourism • Allow tourists to experience life on the farm • Selling straight to the consumer • Make more $$, attracting more to rural areas

  8. Changing Demographics • Characteristics of a population • 50-50 Male-Female • 10-14 year olds= 7% of KS Population • Each census, KS gets a little older • Hispanic Population=fastest growing ethnic group • Immigration—SW KS meat-packing plant

  9. Women in KS Politics • 1991-Joan Finney—first woman KS Governor • 2002—Kathleen Sebelius—first daughter of a U.S. Governor to be elected to same position • Kay McFarland—first woman Chief Justice of KS Supreme Court • Sheila Frahm—first woman lieutenant governor • Today, Women=1/3 of KS Legislature

  10. Issues Facing State Gov’t in the 21st Century • Economy • Import from all over the world • Diversified economy • manufacturing & agriculture • Education • Standardization—schools teaching same thing • Consolidation—combining small schools • Environment • Fighting Pollution—Clean Air Act of 1970 • Energy Sources—Wind, Natural Gas, Coal, Oil

  11. Kansans in the News • Sports • Lynette Woodard—first female player on Harlem Globetrotters • Gale Sayers—Kansas Comet • Barry Sanders—Heisman Trophy in 1988 • Mike Torrez—first pitcher to beat every team in MLB • Arts • Stan Herd—famous for environmental art • Francis BlackbearBosin—internationally known for “Keeper of the Plains” • Space • Ron Evans—flew to the moon, walked in space • Joe Engle—Apollo 10, flew Columbia and Discovery • Steve Hawley—crewmember on the Discovery

  12. Anderson County, KS • Senator—Caryn Tyson • Representative—Kevin Jones • Arthur Capper –Governor of KS • Population—8,102 (2010 Census)

  13. WE’RE FINISHED WITH KS HISTORY!

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