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Small manufacturing bonds bill would raise limit to $30 million
The Modernizing Agriculture and Manufacturing Bonds Act, H.R. 5422, sponsored by Reps. Stepanie Murphy, D-Fla., and Darin LaHood, R-Ill., expands the definition of manufacturing facility and eliminates restrictions on “directly related and ancillary facilities.” The issuance limit on tax-exempt private…
Lawrence City Commission indicates support for transition to 100% renewable energy
City leaders have indicated they would like to commit to running on all renewable energy in the coming years. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission received a recommendation from the Sustainability Advisory Board to adopt a…
Residents of Big Springs voice opposition to Douglas County’s proposed zoning regulation changes
Several residents of Big Springs voiced opposition to changes to the Douglas County zoning regulations, arguing the proposed changes may hinder their ability to operate businesses in that community. The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission on Monday heard their concerns…
Committee presents concept for $3 million Roeland Park Community Center improvement project
The Roeland Park city council last week heard a final report from a group tasked with exploring ideas for the future of the community center that calls for $3 million in interior and exterior improvements. The city’s Ad Hoc Community…
Lawrence conducting resident satisfaction survey to inform strategic plan
City leaders will soon discuss whether to commit to running on all renewable energy in the coming years. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will receive a recommendation from the Sustainability Advisory Board to adopt a…
Hutch to Legislature: Fund KDOT plan
The Hutchinson City Council will urge state lawmakers to fully fund the Kansas Comprehensive Transportation Program. Ahead of the council’s special meeting with local state legislators at 10 a.m. Thursday, at City Hall, 125 E. Avenue B, the council on…
Topeka committee to create fire station master plan
Topeka city manager Brent Trout intended to staff a proposed new fire station on S.W. 6th Avenue at no additional cost to the city by closing the current Fire Station 11 at 2000 N.W. Lower Silver Lake Road and moving…
City to outsource social services grant funding program
Topeka’s city government will outsource the program through which it provides grant funding to social service agencies. The mayor and city council voted 7-2 Tuesday evening to authorize city staff members to solicit proposals from anyone interested in operating the…
Proposal to add protected classes goes back to city human relations commission
Topeka’s mayor and city council late Tuesday sent back to the Topeka Human Relations Commission a proposal that would add “gender identity and sexual orientation” to the list of classes protected by city code rules. The mayor and council voted…
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