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Kansas Commerce Dept: approve projects, then learn if they’re viable
When the Colby City Council meets to discuss a new STAR bond project on Oct. 8, 2025, they will have to vote on the proposal without seeing the full feasibility study done by the Kansas Department of Commerce. This is…
Dodge City Community College collaboration grows southwest KS bachelor’s degree access
A new collaboration will give students in Dodge City and southwest Kansas expanded access to the transformative power of a bachelor’s degree — all from the comfort and support of their hometown region. Combining the breadth and depth of a…
Layoffs prompt call to action in Iola
News of layoffs at Iola’s Gates Corporation plant hit hard last week. After learning that 80 employees will soon lose their jobs, local leaders immediately went to work attempting to turn crisis into opportunity. Within hours, Thrive Allen County’s Camille…
These Johnson County incumbents are tapping out as local politics get more hostile
While the incumbents gave various reasons for stepping down, the increasing polarization and hostility around issues in the city, in some ways mirroring national trends, are discouraging them from staying any longer. Read more: KC Star
Bourbon County Commission Discusses Bitcoin Mining Noise Issue
Derek Raines asked for a moratorium and a noise resolution regarding the bitcoin mining natural gas generators near his property... Raines said that the stress of having the constant noise is taking a toll on him and his family. Neighbor Kimberly…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 7, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
City ordinance vs state law fuels Wichita campaign dispute
Kansas state law allows candidates for local office in large cities such as Wichita to accept $2,000 political contributions while the city of Wichita’s ordinance caps that amount at $500. Confusion over changes to Kansas campaign finance law has led…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 6, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Pension modernization will make KPERS ‘easy for everyone to use’
The Kansas Public Employees Retirement System is undergoing a five-year, $74 million modernization project. The new system aims to be easier to use for members, employers and staff. The project, which is on schedule and on budget, is expected to…
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