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Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says

info2024-09-27T10:14:06-05:00September 27th, 2024|

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen cautioned that it’s not certain that the amount of fluoride typically added to water is causing lower IQ in kids, but he concluded that mounting research points to an unreasonable risk that it could be. He ordered the EPA to take steps to lower that risk, but didn’t say what those measures should be. It’s the first time a federal judge has made a determination about [...]

Kansas seeks public input to improve state water resources

info2024-09-27T10:12:56-05:00September 27th, 2024|

With the help of Kansans’ feedback, Kansas departments are looking for ways to improve water resources across the state. A local water consult meeting was held at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg. Its goal is to implement a plan for the 2022 Kansas Water Plan by getting feedback on how much money should be spent, how it should be spent, and what projects should be created. Participants split up into discussion groups to talk about what they value and want to see out of the water system. For some residents, their focus was on the economic and environmental impacts. Source: KSNF/KODE

Topeka leaders to vote on homeless camp crackdown

info2024-09-27T10:11:47-05:00September 27th, 2024|

Capital city leaders are set to vote on changes to the city’s camping ordinance that would expand restrictions on where camping is permitted. A proposal brought by councilmembers Christina Valdivia-Alcala and Neil Dobler would prohibit camps within 500 feet of any public infrastructure. The current limit is 300 feet. The suggested changes also include expanding the definition of “public infrastructure” to include government buildings and facilities related to public utilities, among other areas. Source: KSNT 27 News

Are common consumption areas coming to Manhattan?

info2024-09-27T10:10:36-05:00September 27th, 2024|

Manhattan city leaders are considering common consumption in areas of the Little Apple. The Manhattan Commission hosted a work session meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25 where the discussion of common consumption areas (CCA) took place. CCA’s would differ from special events, which are what Manhattan currently allows, where streets get closed off and it’s limited to specific days and times, as well as specific areas, like Aggieville and City Park. In April 2023, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill allowing cities to create their own common consumption areas. Source: KSNT 27 News

Commissioners get update on solar project

info2024-09-27T10:08:38-05:00September 27th, 2024|

Labette County commissioners on Monday heard an update on a 400-megawatt solar energy project that is proposed for North and Neosho townships in northeast Labette County. Mark Randall of AES Clean Energy discussed the project with commissioners. He’d talked to commissioners earlier this year about the project. The solar energy project has acres leased at this time and will not need more. There are about 10 landowners who are leasing to AES, Randall said. The energy produced by the solar panels will be sent to an AES substation to be built north of U.S. 400 in the area of Victory Road. [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for September 26, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-09-27T10:04:52-05:00September 27th, 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.

Suits against Topeka fire department advance

info2024-09-27T07:22:00-05:00September 27th, 2024|

Discrimination lawsuits by two retired Topeka Fire Department captains are moving toward trial in the wake of Topeka’s city government’s having been found last week to have discriminated against two female police administrators. Source: CJonline

Visit Lindsborg wants people chatting up Little Sweden

info2024-09-27T07:20:38-05:00September 27th, 2024|

A city in the middle of Kansas, with a population of less than 4,000 people will soon be known to people across parts of the United States, and even into Canada. This comes after the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau is taking a risk and spending money to reach new audiences with advertising. Source: Salina Journal

Municipal Bond Trends for September 25, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-09-26T11:00:22-05:00September 26th, 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.

Municipal Bond Trends for September 24, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-09-25T11:39:03-05:00September 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.