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Manhattan city leaders say recent sales tax vote will help with pandemic relief

Manhattan city leaders said the recent sales tax vote will help with coronavirus pandemic relief soon. Voters approved a city-wide, half-cent sales tax that will go into effect in 2023. This is replacing a Riley County sales tax that is expiring. Jared Wasinger is the assistant to the city manager. He said the city was holding money aside for future projects and debt. However, now that they know this sales tax will be going into effect, they can use that money now to address the pandemic.
Source: KSNT News

Ranson Financial2020-11-13T08:38:11-06:00November 13, 2020|News|

City leaders split on enforcement of Sedgwick county health order fines

As day one of Sedgwick County’s new health order is in effect, cities in the county are debating whether or not to help enforce it. As part of the new health order, the county commission passed a resolution 3-2 to fine violators of the order $500. However for the resolution to be enforced, the county must enter a formal agreement with each city inside of it. This would allow said offenses to go to county court.
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2020-11-12T07:13:02-06:00November 12, 2020|News|

‘Get your plans in place’: Shawnee Mission warns of imminent return to online classes

Shawnee Mission district officials warned families Tuesday night that a shortage of teachers and substitutes could soon force schools to transition back to online-only classes. An unusually high number of staff members have resigned or retired this year, and as COVID-19 cases continue to soar in Johnson County, dozens of others are out after being exposed or testing positive, Michael Schumacher, interim associate superintendent for human resources, told the school board during a special meeting. Officials worry that a shrinking pool of substitute teachers will soon make it too difficult to keep classrooms open.
Source: Joco 913 News

Ranson Financial2020-11-12T07:13:13-06:00November 11, 2020|News|

Kansas lawmakers call for ‘serious debate’ on marijuana

It’s an issue some lawmakers can’t seem to agree on, but as more evidence on the benefits of marijuana is made available, marijuana supporters in Kansas may finally see some change. “It’s taken a long time to build up the familiarity, education and inform the public about it,” said Wichita Representative Gail Finney, who introduced a bill on legalizing medical marijuana in 2009. While the bill died in committee, Finney is one of few lawmakers who have made the push for legalizing some form of marijuana in Kansas, despite an increased level of support for legalizing the drug across the state.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2020-11-12T07:13:37-06:00November 11, 2020|News|

Pittsburg City Commission approves funding for wireless program

The Pittsburg City Commission approves additional funding to a wireless internet program. Dragonnet will provide about 500 Pittsburg community schools students and their families with internet in their homes. The project was initially funded through a $1.1 million grant from the state. The city will now be contributing an additional $100,000 to help get the project done. And that money will come from sales taxes. Jay Byers, Deputy City Manager, Pittsburg, said, “The sales tax has been coming in very strong. So, we’re able to take half of that from the public safety sales tax fund balance. And it’s a public safety feature we will definitely use it to enhance our public safety efforts. And the other one is our utility funds.
Source: KSNF/KODE

Ranson Financial2020-11-12T07:13:49-06:00November 11, 2020|News|

Shawnee County may create public health advisory board

Helping the Shawnee County Commission replace outgoing health officer Gianfranco Pezzino would be among the duties of five medical professionals serving on a public health technical advisory board the commission will consider creating Thursday. … The proposal, sponsored by Riphahn, comes forth at a time when the county is looking to replace Pezzino, who is leaving the health officer’s job he has held for nearly 14 years effective Dec. 31.
Source: Local Government – The Topeka Capital-Journal

Ranson Financial2020-11-12T07:16:45-06:00November 11, 2020|News|

Tampa transplant reinvigorates neglected homes

John Bichelmeyer eyed Tampa’s the old lumber building on Main St. and fell a little more in love with its potential every day he walked by. A native of Kansas small towns, Bichelmeyer’s job building wind farm turbines with RES had him traveling from New York, to Canada, and the very bottom of Texas, until he blew into Tampa about year ago. Not really intending to stay, Bichelmeyer surprised himself by buying the rundown structure, rescuing it, and moving in along with girlfriend Michelle Wilson.
Source: Marion County RECORD

Ranson Financial2020-11-12T07:17:06-06:00November 11, 2020|News|

Roeland Park, Leawood residents approve sales tax increases

Roeland Parkers on Nov. 3 approved a special sales tax that will fund the city’s infrastructure projects beginning in 2024. The question — which asked if the city should replace its one quarter of one percent sales tax with a new half percent sales tax — gained approval from nearly 60% of voters, according to Johnson County’s unofficial election results. Roeland Park Mayor Mike Kelly said the city will ensure the funds collected are used efficiently. “We’re very grateful that the people of Roeland Park trust us to represent this community, and we appreciate their support of our plan to utilize these additional resources,” Kelly said. “We will ensure they are put to good use.”
Source: Shawnee Mission Post

Ranson Financial2020-11-12T07:17:22-06:00November 11, 2020|News|

Governor Laura Kelly Announces $2 Billion in New Capital Investment in 2020

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the State of Kansas has officially surpassed $2 billion in new capital investment in 2020. This investment is brought by new economic development projects driven by Governor Kelly’s administration and the Kansas Department of Commerce. “The arrival of COVID-19 threatened to undermine the significant progress my administration has made to rebuild Kansas’ economic development recruitment efforts,” Governor Kelly said. “But with the assistance of Secretary David Toland and the dedicated team at the Department of Commerce, we have continued to bring in new projects or grow existing businesses. This significant milestone in investment illustrates our strong momentum, which will allow us to continue creating jobs and strengthening our state’s economic foundation.” As of Tuesday, Governor Kelly’s administration has closed 86 projects in 2020, worth nearly $2.15 billion in capital investment and creating more than 8,100 jobs. Since Governor Kelly has been in office, her administration has closed 179 projects worth more than $3.47 billion in capital investment and which promise to create nearly 19,000 jobs.
Source: Kansas Department of Commerce

Ranson Financial2020-11-12T07:17:29-06:00November 11, 2020|News|

Sedgwick County to enforce new health order

Sedgwick County commissioners have approved a resolution that will allow the county to enforce a new health order that went into effect Wednesday. The health order puts a limit on mass gatherings of 100 people or 50 percent of the fire code capacity, whichever is less. This will apply to restaurants, bars, nightclubs, fitness and health centers that have patrons not wearing masks for a longer period of time. Bars and nightclubs will have to close at 11 p.m. but they can continue carryout and curbside services past midnight. Retail stores are not considered mass gatherings but they would be limited to 50 percent of fire code capacity, with concerns about social distancing and the approaching holiday shopping season. There are exemptions for religious events, weddings, funerals, schools and school activities, licensed child care facilities and courts.
Source: Country 101.3 KFDI

Ranson Financial2020-11-12T07:17:47-06:00November 11, 2020|News|

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Manhattan city leaders say recent sales tax vote will help with pandemic relief

City leaders split on enforcement of Sedgwick county health order fines

‘Get your plans in place’: Shawnee Mission warns of imminent return to online classes

Kansas lawmakers call for ‘serious debate’ on marijuana

Pittsburg City Commission approves funding for wireless program

Shawnee County may create public health advisory board

Tampa transplant reinvigorates neglected homes

Roeland Park, Leawood residents approve sales tax increases

Governor Laura Kelly Announces $2 Billion in New Capital Investment in 2020

Sedgwick County to enforce new health order

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