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States, cities asking for $750 billion in emergency federal grants
States and local governments are escalating their requests for federal aid to offset revenue losses from the coronavirus emergency with combined requests for $750 billion in additional funding. The National Governors Association is asking for a separate allocation of $500…
Johnson County health official: Early test results ‘good news’ in coronavirus fight
Early results from Johnson County’s random community testing program show mitigation strategies appear to be working to reduce the spread of coronavirus, officials said Tuesday. But Sanmi Areola, public health director, said it is still too early — and data…
‘It’s warmed my heart.’ Mayors in Johnson County see kindness throughout their cities
The view from a mayor’s desk in Johnson County — which is brimming with agendas, budgets, ordinances and regulations — could be considered daunting and even disheartening. But several Johnson County mayors have said they are seeing special deeds and…
The City of Wichita explains decision to open two public golf courses
Starting Tuesday morning, the Auburn Hills and MacDonald golf course are opening their gates for the first time since a stay at home order was passed in Sedgwick County two weeks ago. "When the order first came out, we looked…
County task force could help draft restrictions on businesses after state order expires
The county’s health director announced Tuesday he plans to create a task force to help address how businesses may begin to reopen when a state stay at home order expires, potentially as early as Sunday. “I’m going to be reaching…
KCC extends order limiting utility disconnects until May 15
Citing the continued threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kansas Corporation Commission used its emergency powers to extend a previous order suspending utility disconnects for nonpayment until May 15. The action, taken during a Commission business meeting Tuesday morning, will…
Cities, Counties Worry on Losing Virus Funding
The $2.2 trillion federal rescue package could fail to deliver badly needed financial aid to thousands of smaller cities and counties where a majority of Americans live, according to documents and interviews with local officials. The coronavirus outbreak has blown…
Wichita moves closer to construction of a new water plant
The Wichita City Council has given first-round approval to accepting a loan from the federal government to help pay for a new water treatment facility. The $280,860,714 loan comes from the Environmental Protection Agency by way of the Water Infrastructure…
Some commissioners say they’re getting pressure from residents who want to see shut downs lifted
As the stay-at-home restrictions to prevent COVID-19 wear on, the heat on some Johnson County commissioners has been ratcheting up from disaffected voters. On Monday, those commissioners passed some of that pressure on to county health officials who were updating…
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