K.S.A. 71-1403(d) prevents any member of the board of trustees of a community college from being an employee of the community college. Under the facts provided, the Executive Director of the Coffeyville Community College Foundation is an employee of the College. As such, he cannot serve as a member of the Coffeyville Community College Board of Trustees.
Read more: Kansas Attorney General Opinions
The application period for the Community Health Worker + Accountable Food is Medicine (CHW+AFIM) and the Non-Emergency Transportation (NEMT) grants will open Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, to eligible Kansas providers. CHW+AFIM program grants will improve health outcomes among rural Kansans. NEMT program grants will support innovative, sustainable local transportation solutions to help rural Kansans reach medical appointments.
Read more: KDHE
Synopsis: Backpacks and lockers that are accessible to students during the school day do not satisfy HB 2299’s minimum requirements for the secure storage of personal electronic devices. HB 2299 amends K.S.A. 72-5170 to provide that "[e]ach nonpublic school accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the state board of education shall be entitled to the same rights as nonpublic schools accredited by the state board of education." This provision is not limited to matters related to the personal electronic device ban found in other provisions of the bill. Cited herein: 2026 Senate Substitute for House Bill 2299; K.S.A. 72-5170.
Read more: Kansas Attorney General Opinions
Kansas municipalities may not adopt local fire codes that are less restrictive than the Kansas Fire Prevention Code.
Read more: Kansas Attorney General Opinions
The grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce will help fund new basketball courts, pickleball courts, a restroom, an open shelter, and lighting.
Read more: City of Newton
As Miami County prepares for the retirement of Shane Krull on January 8, 2027, following 22 years of dedicated service as County Administrator, the Board is excited to welcome Nathan into this role and begin the County’s next chapter. Nathan will start on December 14, 2026, allowing for a transition period before Shane’s retirement. Nathan brings more than 15 years of public sector experience and has served as Louisburg City Administrator since 2015.
Source: Miami County, Kansas
Topeka needs to add more than 200 housing units every year for the next two decades, a bank leader says, but there are four things holding back housing supply.
Read more: CJonline
How does this assist and give back to the residents? The short answer, “cheaper utilities.”
Read more: Morning Sun
If the ban passes in the Nov. 3 general election, it would take effect immediately and remain in place for 10 years.
Read more: KSN-TV
Across the nation, law enforcement officials are implementing new methods to communicate more effectively with community members with autism or other sensory sensitivities.
Read more: Homepage
200 W Douglas Ave, Suite 110
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 264-3400
info@ransonfinancial.com
Registered municipal advisor with the MSRB and SEC
© 2026 Ranson Financial Group LLC. All rights reserved.
