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Lenexa proposes regulations for homeless shelters
As winter bears down on Shawnee Mission, Lenexa has proposed regulations for homeless shelters within city limits. The need for such regulations came to light after Project 1020, a cold-weather shelter, requested approvals to operate out of a church last winter.…
Incoming Iola city administrator driven to give back
Matthew Rehder figures it was his upbringing that led him to work in the public sector. “I had taken advantage of years of rec programs,” Rehder recalled. “As a kid, I played for city recreation programs, in city parks, all…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 8, 2021
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.
Johnson County homeless shelter can’t meet the demand. Can these proposed laws help?
It’s the only place in Kansas’ most affluent county for homeless single adults without children to stay. And it’s temporary, only for the winter. There are no beds for such people the rest of the year in a time when…
Save Century II group floats a proposed law to save building
Save Century II efforts now include asking lawmakers to force a binding vote on any moves to take down Century II. "Has some teeth to it," says Celeste Racette with Save Century II. "Actually makes it binding and makes it…
After going fully remote, Wichita school board may consider bringing its students back
A rise in community COVID-19 cases and staff shortages because of quarantine prompted the Wichita Board of Education to send its students home last month. Now the board may be asked at its Monday meeting to bring them back, according…
Workers’ compensation law that can have lower rewards upheld by Kansas Supreme Court
Workers injured on the job in Kansas can continue to be evaluated for impairment following medical guidelines that might reduce the amount of their workers’ compensation award, the state Supreme Court ruled. In a decision released Friday, justices reversed a ruling…
New Allen County 911 director dives in
Chelsie Angleton is the new 911 director for Allen County after working at the critical response center for the past seven years. Before that, she served in practically every other role there, including: frontline dispatcher, certified training officer, quality assurance…
Save Century II organizer proposes two new pieces of state legislation to support her cause
Celeste Racette, the Wichita woman behind the grassroots Save Century II group, is lobbying local and state lawmakers for support on two pieces of legislation she's proposing that back her cause. Racette said Friday she was confident her proposals, which…
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