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Starting in 2025, parking in downtown Wichita will no longer be free after 15 minutes
Visitors to downtown Wichita will have to start paying a dollar an hour for parking starting in the summer of 2025. The new parking plan, approved by the Wichita City Council, allows for free parking for up to 15 minutes.…
Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help the University of Kansas construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium. Vice Mayor Brad Finkeldei noted that similar requests for the city…
Injunction will prohibit land alterations for proposed solar farm until lawsuit is resolved
An injunction issued late Tuesday will prevent any construction or land modification associated with a proposed solar farm north of Lawrence until a lawsuit seeking to stop the project can be resolved. Chief Douglas County District Judge James McCabria issued…
Feds scrap plan for electric corridor in Kansas
The U.S. Department of Energy has scrapped plans for an electric transmission corridor in Kansas, after hearing opposition from landowners and the state’s congressional delegation. The Department had been mapping boundaries for its National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) with…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 16, 2024
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…
KBI Director: System has failed sheriffs
The leader of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is asking lawmakers for money to improve the state’s “awful” offender registration compliance software used by sheriffs. “I have heard from sheriffs over and over again, and their criticism is very valid,”…
Kansas lawmakers demand background checks after department hired financial felon
The Kansas Department of Commerce has inadequate background check processes, according to the Division of Legislative Post Audit. ... The Department of Commerce said it felt a 2018 executive order prohibiting state agencies from ascertaining the criminal record of applicants…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 13, 2024
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…
New El Dorado aquatic center planning underway
At Wednesday evening’s work session on December 11, the El Dorado Aquatic Center Committee met with the El Dorado City Commission to discuss intentions and plans for the future aquatic center. It was mentioned during the September 16 City Commission…
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