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Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2020-10
Synopsis: The county treasurer has no discretion under K.S.A. 2020 Supp. 12-5909. The county treasurer is statutorily required to remove from the tax rolls all taxes, assessments, charges, penalties and interest that are due and payable on property at the…
Andover overturns breed-specific dog ordinance, welcomes pit bulls in city
The conspicuous “No Pit Bulls Allowed” sign that once hung at Dog Park at Central Park in Andover is no longer applicable. The Andover City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to repeal the decades-old ordinance that banned pit bulls in…
Sedgwick County cracks down on COVID-19 ‘protests,’ eases rules on youth sports, party venues
In its latest COVID-19 regulations, Sedgwick County is making it harder for bars and clubs to host large activities and claim that they’re political protests. But at the same time, county commissioners overturned their health officer’s attempt to curtail coronavirus…
“GoGetTested.com/Kansas” — Governor Kelly introduces website for free COVID-19 testing in Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly held a press conference from the Topeka Statehouse Wednesday to provide updates regarding COVID-19 in Kansas. In her briefing, the governor promoted the “Stop the Spread. It’s Up to Us, Kansas” campaign -- her administration's public health initiative to handle…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 9, 2020
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
JEDO approves replacement for Topeka’s SOTO, NETO ride-to-work programs
At this week’s virtual Joint Economic Development Organization meeting, board members approved a transportation initiative that is expected to replace a pilot program set to lapse at the end of the year. JEDO board members unanimously approved a transportation initiative…
Even before the pandemic, Lawrence’s economy was shrinking, new federal numbers show
It is easy to predict that the economic tally for Lawrence in 2020 won’t be pretty. It also is a good bet that the final analysis will show the 2020 downturn was fueled, in part, by tough times in the…
Kaw Nation asks for return of sacred prayer rock that was taken and converted into monument to settlers
The Kaw Nation has asked the city of Lawrence to return a sacred prayer rock that was removed from the tribe’s homelands and made into a monument honoring settlers. A letter from the Kaw Nation to the city states that…
Lawrence to conduct survey about systemic racism using public kiosks throughout December
The City of Lawrence will be using public kiosks to survey residents about systemic racism throughout the month of December. As the Journal-World previously reported, the city is seeking residents’ input about systemic racism to help inform potentially fundamental changes…
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