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Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2018-10: no longer unlawful under Kansas law to possess or sell products or substances containing any amount of cannabidiol
Effective May 24, 2018, it is not unlawful under Kansas state law to possess or sell products or substances containing any amount of cannabidiol. Further, Epidiolex is a Schedule IV drug and is excluded from the definition of “marijuana” under…
Lenexa City Administrator Eric Wade announced his intent to retire mid-year 2019
Lenexa City Administrator Eric Wade announced his intent to retire mid-year 2019. At the time of his retirement, Wade will have completed a 15-year tenure with the city, having been appointed in June of 2004 upon the departure of David…
Marshall County commissioner proposes offer of $4,000 incentive for start-ups here
Providing $4,000 in start-up money to each of five new businesses in Marshall County per year. That is county commissioner Dave Baier’s plan to spur economic development. He outlined his plan Monday during the board’s meeting. “This lets them get…
Businesses both big and small helping little Merriam grow
Thanks to a blend of big-name stores and unique mom-and-pop shops, Merriam is expanding, and city officials hope it continues to do just that. The city of Merriam stretches 4.3 square miles. Located along Interstate 35, it's known for its location within northeast…
Topeka consider combining committees looking at issues related to homelessness
Topeka governing body members plan Sept. 4 to consider combining two committees that are looking at separate proposals regarding poverty and homelessness.Topeka’s city government posted Thursday on its website the preliminary agenda for that meeting, which includes the proposed creation…
Lawrence repeals old law on alcohol sale restriction
Lawrence officials have repealed a restriction on alcohol sales that dates back to Prohibition. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the ordinance restricted alcohol sales within 400 feet of a school or church. The rules had rarely been enforced in recent…
Topeka considers combining committees looking at issues related to homelessness
Topeka governing body members plan Sept. 4 to consider combining two committees that are looking at separate proposals regarding poverty and homelessness.Topeka’s city government posted Thursday on its website the preliminary agenda for that meeting, which includes the proposed creation…
Hays water director explains ups and downs in city water pressure
City Commissioner Sandy Jacobs said for the past few weeks she’s noticed the water pressure at her house has varied at times. “I keep running outside to make sure I don’t have anything running because I’ve noticed that,” Jacobs said…
Hays: Changes in height regs for some fences, accessory buildings approved
Hays city commissioners unanimously approved two ordinances Thursday night to amend regulations regarding the heights of some side yard fences and of accessory structures, such as garages. Jesse Rohr, public works director, said city staff and the Hays Area Planning…
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