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Kansas lawmakers push to legalize year-round firework sales
The latest volleys in the border war with Missouri now involve fireworks. Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that they hope will create more revenue for the state. ... Senator Bud Estes is the chairman of a committee trying to…
Council picks five finalists for Hutch city manager interviews
The Hutchinson City Council on Thursday afternoon selected five candidates for in-person interviews in the search for a new Hutchinson city manager. The council met in executive session for an hour and 45 minutes on Thursday to review videos and…
Greensburg airport project denied funding
The airport was a hot topic this past week in the city of Greensburg. Not only did the council decide not to lease out the 107 acres of harvestable land that surrounds the operational portions of the property. Immediately following…
Neosho County discusses economic development
The director of the Chanute Regional Development Authority met with Neosho County Commissioners Thursday to discuss a comprehensive economic development plan for the county. CRDA director Matt Godinez said now is an excellent time for a comprehensive plan. He said…
Conway Springs rewarded Community Development Block Grant for wastewater improvements
Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the award of $600,000 in Community Development Block Grants to Conway Springs. The city intends to use these funds to make wastewater improvements for the city. The city will provide $2,977,275 in matching…
Scott County’s health insurance spikes 14%
A 14 percent hike in health insurance premiums is being felt by Scott County taxpayers and county employees. The county's share of the premium increase for Blue Cross/Blue Shield health coverage will amount to about $70,464 based on current employees…
McPherson hits $1 million in housing grants
For the third time in about four years, the city of McPherson has picked up a grant to help homeowners replace windows, roofs, siding and other home improvements for those who qualify. Since 2016, the city has been able to…
Kansas could allow fireworks to be sold year-round under proposed bill
Kansas lawmakers are considering allowing fireworks to be sold year round and repealing a ban on bottle rockets. Under the proposed bill, retailers would be allowed to sell fireworks every day of the year. Seasonal retailers, who temporarily sell fireworks…
Treasury Sells 30-Year Bonds at Record Low Yield
The U.S. Treasury Department sold 30-year bonds at a record low yield on Thursday, highlighting investors’ demand for longer-term debt and its benefits to the government. The Treasury sold $19 billion of 30-year bonds on Thursday afternoon at a 2.061%…
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