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Talks of moving AGCO production to 32-hour work weeks in 2025

2024-11-26T09:23:51-06:00November 26th, 2024|

There is discussion in the works for the AGCO workforce to move to 32-hour work weeks, starting when calendar rolls over to 2025. The reason for the cut back in hours is the downward trend in agricultural equipment buying. Local USW 11228 President Ray Salas said farmers just aren’t buying the equipment, and the company is looking to save costs. “The union hasn’t agreed to this,” Salas said. “We’re negotiating it, because our contract is for a 40-hour work week. There has to be a stipulation that 32-hour work weeks are full time so we can keep the insurance.” Source: Harvey [...]

Wichita officers and firefighters hand out Dillons giftcards to shoppers

2024-11-26T09:21:50-06:00November 26th, 2024|

The Wichita Police and Fire Foundations teamed up with and to give some help this holiday season. They handed out gift cards purchased by the Wichita Police and Fire Foundation for its “Holiday Hand-Up” program. It was like a scavenger hunt, with officers following prompts like “find someone wearing a veterans cap” and then giving them the gift. One officer says it was great to relieve some shoppers’ stress. “Seeing the reaction to a lot of these individuals we’re going out and contacting, they get to see, ‘Oh boy, all of the sudden, this police officer’s coming up to talk to [...]

KDOT to give update of Passenger Rail Development plan

2024-11-26T09:20:06-06:00November 26th, 2024|

The Kansas Department of Transportation will soon give an update on the development plan for restoring passenger rail service to other parts of the state. Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer connects Ft. Worth, TX, to Oklahoma City, OK. KDOT is exploring options to extend the service from Oklahoma City to Arkansas City and Wichita to Newton, where passengers could connect to the Southwest Chief, which connects Chicago, IL, and Los Angeles, CA. A live virtual meeting will take place Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. CST. It will then be available 24/7 as a virtual open house until Jan. 1, 2025. [...]

JoCo commissioners consider 23% raise for themselves, first in over a decade

2024-11-26T09:18:16-06:00November 26th, 2024|

County commissioners are considering raising their salaries 23% next year for their first salary increase since 2011 — a move some said would make it easier for people from all financial backgrounds to serve in office. In an afternoon committee meeting Thursday, a 5-2 majority of commissioners voted to bring the proposed increase to the regular agenda, though no date was set. The increase follows a recommendation by an ad hoc advisory committee set up last summer to study the issue. The committee recommended the commission chair’s salary be increased to an annual $92,500 from its current $75,000. County commissioners’ pay [...]

Olathe raises concerns about KDOT’s plan to improve K-10 — Here’s city’s main worry

2024-11-26T09:16:55-06:00November 26th, 2024|

Olathe city officials are concerned about some changes coming to Kansas Highway 10, especially the impacts of a potential new interchange at Lone Elm Road. City staff and Olathe city councilmembers worry a new interchange there could make school zones nearby less safe along with other potential issues, including increased stormwater runoff and traffic noise. Source: Johnson County Post

Lawrence school board gives cell phone policy initial approval after district suggests ‘guidance’ in opposition

2024-11-26T09:16:02-06:00November 26th, 2024|

Lawrence school board members on Monday gave initial approval to a draft cell phone policy, despite district administrators proposing guidance that directly conflicts with the draft as it’s written. Board member Anne Costello said she was “a little surprised” when reviewing a two-page document that was attached to the board’s agenda sometime after Saturday but before the meeting Monday. The document offers guidance for implementing the policy, including permitting middle schoolers access to their phones during lunchtime and high schoolers during lunchtime and passing periods. The policy draft says personal cell phones and devices must be “turned off and stored out [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for November 22, 2024

2024-11-25T08:48:22-06:00November 25th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

How Kansas laws could change on zoning, city building codes and tax incentives

2024-11-24T08:09:49-06:00November 24th, 2024|

A special committee of members from the Kansas House and Senate are working to increase affordable housing options across the state. The committee on Tuesday and Wednesday discussed a myriad of ways to bring in more affordable housing. A laundry list of recommendations were accepted, including reviewing tax incentives and the way they can be stacked, local government authority on rezoning and the way city building codes are changed. Source: Hutch News

What’s beneath the paint? Silver Lake is special to the community

2024-11-24T08:04:34-06:00November 24th, 2024|

A new mural in Silver Lake embraces the community in a way that’s highly visible to those traveling through. Earlier this month, residents of all ages joined in adding the final bits of paint via handprints on the large-scale artwork painted on the east wall of DG Market, 10020 US-24 highway. Source: CJonline

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