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Supreme Court to Hear Numerous Cases of Interest to States and Local Governments While Down a Justice
... the Court will hear 10 cases in its October sitting with only eight Justices on the bench. At least four of those cases are of interest to states and local governments. The State and Local Legal Center (SLLC) filed…
JoCo museum’s Latino initiative aims to uncover roots of population with rich culture
Latino communities have been part of the Johnson County community for a long time, and the county’s museum is aiming to include their stories. In addition to the stories, the Johnson County Museum’s Latino Collecting Initiative is looking for photos,…
Both Reno County and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center reach new positive COVID-19 highs
Both Reno County and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center are experiencing their highest levels of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic arrived in the county in March, health officials reported on Tuesday. The hospital had 13 patients confirmed with the Sars-CoV-2 virus…
Kansas is a state full of sun, but ranks 43rd in solar generation
Kansas is one of the 10 sunniest states and has comparable solar power potential to Florida, averaging more than 200 sunny days a year. Yet, Kansas ranks 43rd in solar generation this year, with only 0.23% of the state’s electricity…
KDOT boosts rural towns, farmers with grants for small railroads
The Kansas Department of Transportation awarded $5 million in grants to 13 small rail road related projects. On Oct. 6, Gov. Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced the recipients of KDOT’s Short Line Rail Fund program. Four projects…
Economic forecast out Wednesday as Wichita looks to grow small business
The Economic outlook for greater Wichita 2020 comes out this week and it is expected to show the 4th quarter will start moving in the right direction. City leaders approved a first look at an incentives package for businesses Tuesday.…
$105,000 city of Emporia grant will expand coronavirus testing
A grant of $105,000 from the city of Emporia will make a collaboration between Newman Regional Health and the Lyon County Public Health possible. The partnership will enable expanded coronavirus testing capabilities for asymptomatic close contacts of coronavirus positive individuals.…
Merriam streamlines solar installation permit process for residents
Merriam residents wanting to add solar installations to their homes will no longer have to go before the planning commission. Three months after the initial discussion, the Merriam City Council last week approved amendments to its solar installation ordinance. The amendments…
Getting ‘uncomfortable,’ OP City Council weighs systemic racism and city policy
Overland Park city councilmembers spent some time reflecting at a workshop Monday on how they can address systemic racism in city policies. As the one-and-a-half hour session ended, they offered a variety of ideas from writing a comprehensive plan to…
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