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Buy America policy may boost already-inflated construction costs, transportation advocates warn
The White House Monday detailed its new policy requiring that U.S.-made materials be used in all new infrastructure projects, a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law that some transportation advocates warn may increase costs and delays. The Build America,…
Fed’s Waller sees likelihood of multiple half-point interest rate hikes ahead
Getting inflation under control will require raising interest rates at a faster pace than normal even though the pace of price increases probably has peaked, Federal Reserve board member Christopher Waller said Wednesday. That means the central bank likely will…
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Largest Economic Development Investment in Kelly Administration History (Manhattan)
On Monday, Governor Laura Kelly announced her administration’s most significant economic development project to date. Scorpion Biological Services, a subsidiary of Heat Biologics, Inc., is commencing on a planned development of a new 500,000 square foot biomanufacturing facility in Kansas.…
According to new survey, nearly all residents feel good about living in Johnson County
In Johnson County’s annual community survey, residents again gave high marks for the county’s quality of life, services and programs, and voiced their opinions on the services most important to them. Results from the 2022 community survey were shared Thursday,…
More than $1.6 million in federal grant funding to help support Johnson County’s older adults
Federal grant funding of more than $1.6 million and a new staff position for the Johnson County Aging and Human Services Department were approved Thursday, April 7, by the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners by unanimous vote. The funds…
Roeland Park could be impacted by new Kansas immigration law
Roeland Park’s “safe and welcoming” ordinance, which has been on the books for more than a year, could be impacted by a new state law recently signed by Gov. Laura Kelly. HB 2717, among other provisions, prohibits municipalities from “preventing…
Haven residents thankful to be home after evacuations from gas plant fire
It has been a long 24 hours for a lot of the residents on 6th St. and Westland Dr. in Haven. Around 1:30 Thursday afternoon, Catherine Harber says she was at home when she starts to hear a rumbling above…
Topeka ranked as top summer destination for remote workers
The capital city of Kansas is receiving more attention from a growing list of outlets that are recognizing Topeka for its many benefits, including those offered to remote workers. Topeka recently received praise from Hola! which ranks as one of…
City falling short on some of its public safety goals, update for Lawrence City Commission shows
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear an update on some measures of the city’s performance in safety and security. Some of the city’s progress indicators in Tuesday’s meeting agenda still include baseline data from the city’s 2019 community survey,…
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