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Wichita could ban or tax plastic bags
Wichita is exploring a citywide ban on plastic bags. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday for a new task force to consider how to reduce or eliminate single-use plastic bags in the city. Members of the task force have said…
Hutch rental licensing program repealed
The divisive and sometimes heated discussions over Hutchinson’s Residential Rental Licensing and Inspection Program have quieted slightly. On Tuesday, the city council voted unanimously to repeal the program. In September 2019, city council members showed interest in fine-tuning - but…
Study of high electricity rates in Kansas points to industry changes, planning needs
The president of London Economics says high electricity rates in Kansas reflect a rapidly changing industry, higher-than-usual surcharges and the absence of long-term planning. A.J. Goulding delivered his firm’s assessment of the power dynamic between utilities and regulators in hearings…
Lawrence to consider changes to camping ordinances that some say make being homeless illegal
Advocates for the homeless say city camping ordinances criminalize being homeless, and city leaders are questioning whether changes should be made. Earlier this winter, some residents spoke out against the city’s illegal camping ordinance to the Lawrence City Commission, saying…
Lawrence developing new method for allocating social service funds
The City of Lawrence is developing a new method for allocating money for social service agencies and programs. At the Lawrence City Commission’s meeting on Tuesday, Assistant City Manager Casey Toomay said city staff was developing a matrix to help…
Will coronavirus force Fed to lower rates in March?
The prevailing opinion is the Federal Reserve will note the downside risks caused by the coronavirus and won’t cut rates in March, but bets are hedged for later in the year. But some analysts say a rate cut will be…
GCCC Releases 2018-2019 Annual Report Report Highlights Key Accomplishments, Fiscal Data & Taxpayer ROI
The 15-page report offers readers a comprehensive look at the institution’s key accomplishments and financial data from the past fiscal year, spanning July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. Some of those accomplishments include new educational pathways with partner universities,…
How Local and State Governments Can Close Revenue Gaps in 2020
It’s been called a billion-dollar prize – the gap between available revenue opportunities and the ability of local, state and federal government agencies to turn those potential revenue opportunities into reality. It’s a challenge that many municipalities face. Research from…
Controversy fills Johnson County’s election office. Does the system need an overhaul?
Johnson County’s most recent election commissioner abruptly resigned and left behind a string of lawsuits and concerns over delayed vote counts and troublesome technology. The commissioner before him left the county with a battle over severance pay and a scandal…
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