Author Archives: Michelle Simon

TOPEKA, KS – Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. signed into law HB 2498 on Monday morning, March 26, 2018. HB 2498 prohibits governmental entities from prohibiting the wearing of tribal regalia and objects of cultural significance at public events in … Continue reading →

NOTICE OF VACANCY GAMING COMMISSIONER MARCH 23, 2018 WHEREFORE: Pursuant to Potawatomi Law and Order Code §12-3-18 (H) if any Commissioner shall die, resign, or for any reason other than removal by the General Council be unable to serve as … Continue reading →

HB 2147 was amended in the Senate tax committee to require the payment of interest and passed out of committee for future action on the Senate floor. The purpose of HB 2417 is to allow any Native American veteran of … Continue reading →

Here is a link to the 2018 PBP_NEWS_SPRING Edition. Archived tribal newspapers can be found on the website by selecting: Departments> Community Services> Media

TOPEKA, KAN – Substitute for House Bill 2417 went before the Kansas Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Representatives Ponka-we Victors (District 103) and Dennis “Boog” Highberger (District 46) provided testimony for the bill along with … Continue reading →

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Influenza is affecting many people in our community. It’s still not too late to get vaccinated to protect you from getting the flu, or spreading the flu to your family. The media says that the vaccine is not as good … Continue reading →

The Fire Keepers Elder Center main entrance is closed this week, 1/22 – 1/26/18, for construction. Visitors can access the building through the north entrance.

Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center Recognized for Quality Laboratory Services Mayetta, KS – The PBP Health Center’s medical Laboratory has met all criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization. Accreditation is given only to laboratories that … Continue reading →