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KPERS trustees decline proposal to cut 7.75% rate of return assumption
Trustees of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System on Friday decided to retain the current 7.75% investment return assumption rather than heed a recommendation of consultants to lower the foundational economic measure to more closely reflect national expectations. The decision…
KCC explores theory of migrating earthquakes
The Kansas Corporation Commission’s conservation director Thursday said lack of information inhibited declaring a precise cause of earthquakes into Reno County far away from southern Kansas sites where a surge in seismic activity was linked to injection of oil-and-gas wastewater…
Vintage downtown stoplights get a facelift
Leon Pfannenstiel read the raised lettering on the metal pedestal of a stoplight pole awaiting painting at his shop, Leon’s Welding & Fabrication, on the US-40 highway bypass. “Eagle Signal Co., Davenport, Iowa,” Pfannenstiel read out loud. The pole is…
Shawnee Mission teachers, admin set final negotiations session in hopes of reaching contract accord
The state assigned fact finder who heard testimony from the Shawnee Mission School District administration and National Education Association-Shawnee Mission earlier this month has issued the report with his recommendations on terms for a contract agreement, setting the stage for one final…
Lenexa entering encroachment agreement with Magellan Pipeline Company for public improvements
The city of Lenexa is entering an encroachment agreement with Magellan Pipeline Company to make infrastructure improvements near Old Town. The encroachment agreement will authorize Magellan Pipeline Company to construct curb and gutter, storm sewer, street lighting, sidewalk and trail…
County, NextEra finalize haul route
After approving the term sheet and site plan for the Soldier Creek Wind Farm in August 2019, the Nemaha County Commissioners announced Monday, Jan. 13 — following a 1-1/2 hour executive session — that they have finalized the haul route…
Riley County losing out on $661,000 in revenue since mortgage tax phase out
Riley County lost out on $661,000 in tax revenue in 2019 mortgage registration fees after the Kansas legislature voted in 2014 to begin a five-year phase out of fees, said Debbie Regester, the county’s register of deeds. “I guess I’m…
WSU Innovation Campus developer seeks up to $33 million in IRBs for new NetApp site
Six years after first announcing it would partner with Wichita State University and move onto its Innovation Campus, NetApp is finally doing it. Innovation Campus developer MWCB LLC is seeking up to $33 million in industrial revenue bonds to build a 168,000-square-foot Wichita headquarters for the global data storage and…
Gov. Laura Kelly’s budget calls for refinancing KPERS, pay raise for state workers
Gov. Laura Kelly revealed her proposed blueprint Thursday for $7.8 billion in government spending on state services next year, including social service investments, aid for higher education and a pay raise for state employees. The Democratic governor again asked lawmakers…
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