info2024-12-02T07:45:36-06:00December 2nd, 2024|
Synopsis: Absent the consent of the land owner, a city may not annex any un-platted tract of agricultural land that is part of a larger tract of land of at least 21 acres. Source: Kansas Attorney General Opinions
info2024-12-02T07:44:21-06:00December 2nd, 2024|
Jul is the word typically associated with Christmas in Sweden and for Lindsborg, Jul is a time full of traditions all throughout the month of December in Little Sweden. The city, which was founded by Swedish Lutherans in the 1800s, will have sacred and secular Christmas celebrations including with Bethany College, churches, the Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum and more. Source: Salina Journal
info2024-11-29T09:06:47-06:00November 29th, 2024|
Fire marshal Mark Engholm shared the news during a presentation to the Legislative Budget Committee on Monday ... "Kansas has a 2006 version of the fire code," Engholm said. "We are the oldest fire code in the United States of any state in existence. We were fairly close to getting to a more updated code but were derailed, unfortunately. "We were derailed by some of the the actions in the last session as far as rules and regulations and dealing with the economic impact studies. It's very difficult for us to say how would a fire code economic impact across the [...]
Henry Schmidt2024-11-27T08:54:46-06:00November 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.
info2024-11-26T10:10:35-06:00November 26th, 2024|
Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday that more than $320,000 will go toward seven new partnership initiatives for the second year of funding through the Kansas Water Office’s Kansas Water Plan Partnership Initiative (KWPPI). KWPPI invests State Water Plan Fund resources into projects centered around conserving and protecting the High Plains Aquifer, improving state water quality, reducing vulnerability to extreme events, and increasing awareness of Kansas water resources. “These projects continue the work we are doing to secure our state’s water future,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The investments we make today will affect generations to come. The Kansas Water Plan Partnership [...]
info2024-11-26T10:09:26-06:00November 26th, 2024|
Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that $5.9 million will be awarded to seven transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for fall 2024. This cost-share investment will leverage $9.8 million in community matching dollars for a total investment of more than $15 million. “Infrastructure projects funded through the Cost Share Program aren’t just about roads and bridges; they are about increasing job growth and retention and strengthening the economic climate across Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “By leveraging this partnership with KDOT, communities are able to address necessary, long-term solutions to their local transportation issues.” Source: [...]
info2024-11-26T10:08:21-06:00November 26th, 2024|
Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday will consider funding part of the CiCo Park improvement project with a proposed resolution allowing parks and recreation staff to authorize naming rights for new and existing facilities and their amenities. The goal is to reduce the overall tax subsidy of the park upgrades by increasing private funding through donations and sponsorships. If passed, the resolution would allow for sponsorship opportunities ranging from $3,000 to $100,000. Commissioners only will discuss the proposed resolution on Tuesday. The resolution will come to a vote at the commission’s Dec. 17 legislative meeting. Source: 1350 KMAN
info2024-11-26T10:06:56-06:00November 26th, 2024|
The Board of Bourbon County Commissioners and companies with agreements for solar developments in the county are the defendants in a civil lawsuit filed Wednesday in Bourbon County District Court. Source: Fort Scott Tribune
info2024-11-26T10:06:09-06:00November 26th, 2024|
Amtrak is moving forward on upgrading the train loading and drop-off deck at the Newton depot. As for other projects, such as the Heartland Flyer Extension and the state of the Depot itself, more information should be available in December. Zach McHatton, Blank, said he recently met with Amtrak officials and primarily spoke to them about the project to update the deck at the Depot. The project would add lighting, make the deck ADA-compliant, and generally upgrade the area. Source: Harvey County Now
Henry Schmidt2024-11-26T10:06:08-06:00November 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.
