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Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2018-10: no longer unlawful under Kansas law to possess or sell products or substances containing any amount of cannabidiol

info2018-08-27T08:11:53-05:00August 27th, 2018|

Effective May 24, 2018, it is not unlawful under Kansas state law to possess or sell products or substances containing any amount of cannabidiol. Further, Epidiolex is a Schedule IV drug and is excluded from the definition of “marijuana” under subsection (2) of K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 65-4101(aa) and 21-5701(j). (Read more: Kansas Attorney General Opinions)

Lenexa City Administrator Eric Wade announced his intent to retire mid-year 2019

info2018-08-24T13:47:36-05:00August 24th, 2018|

Lenexa City Administrator Eric Wade announced his intent to retire mid-year 2019. At the time of his retirement, Wade will have completed a 15-year tenure with the city, having been appointed in June of 2004 upon the departure of David Watkins, a 19-year veteran with the city. He is only the third person to hold the position. "During his tenure, Eric assembled a world-class team of directors and employees to serve the citizens of Lenexa," said Lenexa Mayor Mike Boehm. "His unwavering commitment to our community has made Lenexa a leader in the region and one of the premier cities in [...]

Marshall County commissioner proposes offer of $4,000 incentive for start-ups here

info2018-08-24T13:23:41-05:00August 24th, 2018|

Providing $4,000 in start-up money to each of five new businesses in Marshall County per year. That is county commissioner Dave Baier’s plan to spur economic development. He outlined his plan Monday during the board’s meeting. “This lets them get their feet wet and get going to help pay utilities, rent and promote their new business,” Baier, board chairman, said. “This may help those ones that are worried about the startup costs. “They know they can make it, but it’s just the startup costs and getting everything going.” Baier said businesses would be eligible for the funds only one time, and [...]

Businesses both big and small helping little Merriam grow

info2018-08-24T13:22:20-05:00August 24th, 2018|

Thanks to a blend of big-name stores and unique mom-and-pop shops, Merriam is expanding, and city officials hope it continues to do just that. The city of Merriam stretches 4.3 square miles. Located along Interstate 35, it's known for its location within northeast Johnson County and its prominent stores. One of the biggest draws: IKEA. "We have a lot of unique, cool shopping things to begin with, but IKEA definitely brought in a new crowd of people to our community," said Karen Crane with the Merriam Visitors Bureau. With a growing arts scene, a shiny new community center in the works and the expansion [...]

Topeka consider combining committees looking at issues related to homelessness

info2018-08-24T13:21:48-05:00August 24th, 2018|

Topeka governing body members plan Sept. 4 to consider combining two committees that are looking at separate proposals regarding poverty and homelessness.Topeka’s city government posted Thursday on its website the preliminary agenda for that meeting, which includes the proposed creation of the 10-person committee to consider measures regarding camping and traffic/pedestrian safety.The former proposal would ban camping on public property, including sidewalks, ...] (Read more: News - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Lawrence repeals old law on alcohol sale restriction

info2018-08-24T13:21:00-05:00August 24th, 2018|

Lawrence officials have repealed a restriction on alcohol sales that dates back to Prohibition. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the ordinance restricted alcohol sales within 400 feet of a school or church. The rules had rarely been enforced in recent years, but getting around them required city leaders to go through a time-consuming review process each time a request for a waiver was made. (Read more: Politics & Government News |)

Topeka considers combining committees looking at issues related to homelessness

info2018-08-24T13:20:04-05:00August 24th, 2018|

Topeka governing body members plan Sept. 4 to consider combining two committees that are looking at separate proposals regarding poverty and homelessness.Topeka’s city government posted Thursday on its website the preliminary agenda for that meeting, which includes the proposed creation of the 10-person committee to consider measures regarding camping and traffic/pedestrian safety.The former proposal would ban camping on public property, including sidewalks, and on ... (Read more: News - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Hays water director explains ups and downs in city water pressure

info2018-08-24T13:19:20-05:00August 24th, 2018|

City Commissioner Sandy Jacobs said for the past few weeks she’s noticed the water pressure at her house has varied at times. “I keep running outside to make sure I don’t have anything running because I’ve noticed that,” Jacobs said on Thursday night during the regular meeting of the Hays City Commission at City Hall, 1507 Main. City water pressure can vary right now as painting wraps up on the city’s 1-million-gallon water tower in northeast Hays, said Jeff Crispin, director of water resources. (Read more: News - The Hays Daily News)

Hays: Changes in height regs for some fences, accessory buildings approved

info2018-08-24T13:18:42-05:00August 24th, 2018|

Hays city commissioners unanimously approved two ordinances Thursday night to amend regulations regarding the heights of some side yard fences and of accessory structures, such as garages. Jesse Rohr, public works director, said city staff and the Hays Area Planning Commission agreed the items in the Unified Development Code (UDC) were “unnecessarily restrictive.” Commissioner Sandy Jacobs wondered “how that got by us.” The massive UDC was adopted in August 2016, and has been amended more than once. That is to be expected, according to Mayor James Meier. (Read more: Hays Post)

Health needs assessed at town meeting in Cowley County

info2018-08-24T06:58:11-05:00August 24th, 2018|

Community members gathered Tuesday at Winfield Public Library to identify and discuss the county’s most pressing health needs, and things that the county is doing well to ensure people’s health. The Community Health Needs Assessment Town Hall was sponsored by the city-Cowley County Health Department, William Newton Hospital and the Community Health Center in Cowley County. The purpose was to help identify and prioritize the health needs of Cowley County residents. Feedback from the meeting will also be used to fulfill federal mandates. The information provided is also helpful for grant applications, business plans and other uses. The town hall was [...]

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