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AG Derek Schmidt: New rules to keep government meetings transparent during COVID-19 ‘social distancing’ limitations now in effect
New rules for state and local governments to comply with the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) during ‘social distancing’ emergency restrictions have been approved by the State Rules and Regulations Board and are now legally binding, Attorney General Derek Schmidt…
MHK Together raises over $100K in grocery assistance
More than $100,000 has been raised by the community to support grocery assistance to those experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MHK Together, a collaboration between the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, 502 Media Group, Konza United way, and…
$5 million of HIRE Fund loans have been awarded to Kansas hospitality businesses
Within 48 hours of Governor Laura Kelly announcing the establishment of the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund, all $5 million allocated for the loan program have been awarded. “The hospitality industry in Kansas was one of the first to…
Old-time gas stations beloved landmarks of Marion County’s past
From Tampa to Florence, old gas stations throughout Marion County stand as a reminder of American days gone by. David Mueller owns a renovated gas station in Tampa that has been around since the 1950s. “It had always been kind…
What businesses and residents need to know about Sedgwick County’s stay-home order
The essential activities and essential businesses outlined in Sedgwick County's stay-at-home public health order offer many reasons why residents can leave their homes for the next 30 days. County commissioners, acting as the Board of Health, approved the draft 3-2 on…
Douglas County leaders to consider paid leave for all employees not working under stay-at-home order
Douglas County leaders will soon consider approving paid leave for county employees who will not be working because of the coronavirus outbreak. As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission will consider a proposal to pay employees regardless…
Kansas residents hunker down amid virus’ economic fallout
Aircraft parts maker Spirit Aerosystems temporarily suspended production work for Boeing at its Wichita facility on Tuesday amid the coronavirus outbreak that has been sending shock waves through the economy and has more than half of Kansas residents under shelter-in-place…
White House and Senate strike a deal on historic $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill
The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal early Wednesday on a massive $2 trillion relief bill — said to be the largest rescue package in American history — to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. “At…
Municipal bonds rally on hope of stimulus, Fed action from Washington
The municipal market rallied significantly Tuesday as participants placed bets that a stimulus package from Washington was coming closer to being reality and news that the Federal Reserve may be given authority to buy longer-dated municipal debt made its way…
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