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Emporia City Manager asking workers to make moving last decision as they ponder the future following Tyson and Holiday Resort closure announcements

info2024-12-18T08:21:11-06:00December 18th, 2024|

With several difficult decisions ahead for workers of both Tyson and Holiday Resort, Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking noted on the most recent Q&A With Trey Monday morning it is his hope their first choice will not be to leave the community. Saying the city wants its residents to stay and continue to be a part of the community, Cocking noted that there are ample opportunities available with a lengthy list of employers looking for qualified workers to fill vacancies within their operations. Additionally, Cocking says the recent closure announcements for both facilities have changed the equation in bringing new employers [...]

Starting in 2025, parking in downtown Wichita will no longer be free after 15 minutes

info2024-12-18T08:20:00-06:00December 18th, 2024|

Visitors to downtown Wichita will have to start paying a dollar an hour for parking starting in the summer of 2025. The new parking plan, approved by the Wichita City Council, allows for free parking for up to 15 minutes. After that, visitors would pay a dollar an hour or a daily rate of $5 in a parking lot or $10 in a garage. Monthly rates would be offered at $35 a month in parking lots and $70 in garages. The city’s private contractor, The Car Park, would enforce parking regulations Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and [...]

Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District

info2024-12-18T08:18:24-06:00December 18th, 2024|

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help the University of Kansas construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium. Vice Mayor Brad Finkeldei noted that similar requests for the city to simply accept an application for tax breaks — including one the commission approved last week connected to the Reuter building — generally go on the commission’s consent agenda. (That’s a list of items that are generally considered routine and approved all at once with one motion.) The commission accepting the application doesn’t mean they’ll approve a final agreement. Finkeldei said [...]

Injunction will prohibit land alterations for proposed solar farm until lawsuit is resolved

info2024-12-18T08:17:09-06:00December 18th, 2024|

An injunction issued late Tuesday will prevent any construction or land modification associated with a proposed solar farm north of Lawrence until a lawsuit seeking to stop the project can be resolved. Chief Douglas County District Judge James McCabria issued the order after hearing arguments from attorneys representing Grant Township, the North Lawrence Improvement Association and more than a dozen other plaintiffs. The group was seeking an emergency order to prevent the Douglas County Commission from voting on updated plans for the Kansas Sky Energy Center, a 159-megawatt solar energy project planned for 1,105 acres in Grant Township. The plaintiffs filed [...]

Feds scrap plan for electric corridor in Kansas

info2024-12-18T08:14:08-06:00December 18th, 2024|

The U.S. Department of Energy has scrapped plans for an electric transmission corridor in Kansas, after hearing opposition from landowners and the state’s congressional delegation. The Department had been mapping boundaries for its National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) with one route proposed through Kansas. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Congressman Tracey Mann reported hearing concerns from state residents about the seizure of private property for the corridor. Source: 101.3 KFDI

Municipal Bond Trends for December 16, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-12-17T08:56:47-06:00December 17th, 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.

KBI Director: System has failed sheriffs

info2024-12-17T07:32:24-06:00December 17th, 2024|

The leader of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is asking lawmakers for money to improve the state’s “awful” offender registration compliance software used by sheriffs. “I have heard from sheriffs over and over again, and their criticism is very valid,” said KBI director Tony Mattivi. “We have failed them. We are giving them an offender registration platform that is inadequate for what they need.” Source: CJonline

Kansas lawmakers demand background checks after department hired financial felon

info2024-12-17T07:14:34-06:00December 17th, 2024|

The Kansas Department of Commerce has inadequate background check processes, according to the Division of Legislative Post Audit. ... The Department of Commerce said it felt a 2018 executive order prohibiting state agencies from ascertaining the criminal record of applicants barred them from conducting criminal background checks. Source: CJonline

Municipal Bond Trends for December 13, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-12-16T10:10:21-06:00December 16th, 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.

New El Dorado aquatic center planning underway

info2024-12-16T08:41:02-06:00December 16th, 2024|

At Wednesday evening’s work session on December 11, the El Dorado Aquatic Center Committee met with the El Dorado City Commission to discuss intentions and plans for the future aquatic center. It was mentioned during the September 16 City Commission meeting by Jeremy Sundgren and Patrick Todd during public comment that El Dorado needed a new public pool. During the Commission comment period, it was motioned to appoint Kelly Tetrick to form a committee with private citizens and work towards plans for what the pool and facility would look like. Source: Andover American