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How Kansas laws could change on zoning, city building codes and tax incentives
A special committee of members from the Kansas House and Senate are working to increase affordable housing options across the state. The committee on Tuesday and Wednesday discussed a myriad of ways to bring in more affordable housing. A laundry…
What’s beneath the paint? Silver Lake is special to the community
A new mural in Silver Lake embraces the community in a way that’s highly visible to those traveling through. Earlier this month, residents of all ages joined in adding the final bits of paint via handprints on the large-scale artwork…
Lawrence needs new housing, and code changes and accessory dwellings could help fill the gaps
With those housing needs in the background, the City Commission passed a new Land Development Code earlier this month, and one change in particular could help add more housing density and diversity throughout the city: allowing accessory dwelling units in…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 21, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 20, 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…
Augusta Public Library receives Artemis moon tree
On October 25 the Augusta Public Library announced they had been chosen as a recipient to receive a NASA Moon Tree. The trees are unique in that the seeds were flown in the rocket used for the Artemis I mission…
New focus on Burrton contamination plume
After years of monitoring the Burrton plume, the state’s renewed focus on water quality might lead to progress on contamination. This is the hope of Tim Boese, the manager of Groundwater Management District 2. “I’m hoping the steam we’ve got…
Applications being taken for Sedgwick Citizens’ Police Academy
Sedgwick’s police department is accepting applications for a Citizens’ Police Academy, starting on Jan. 23, 2025 through March 13, 2025. The cost is free for interested people, and the academy takes place every Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m.…
County sued for seizing, holding hemp products
The Harvey County Board of Commissioners is facing a suit for damages and the return of property from a Kansas hemp product distributor. According to district court documents, Sugarleaf Distributing LLC, based in Hutchinson, alleges that the Harvey County Sheriff’s…
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