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Shawnee County found in violation of Kansas tax law. What it means.
Shawnee County property owners could have part of last year's property taxes refunded back to them. The Board of Tax Appeals of the State of Kansas found the Shawnee County Commission had violated state law when setting the property tax…
Salina says Cozy Inn mural is commercial sign; Cozy Inn disagrees
The City of Salina is hiring special legal counsel to help defend the lawsuit filed by Cozy Inn. ... Work on a mural with a hamburger on the north side of Cozy Inn in Salina was halted last year. The…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 6, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your…
Newton strengthens regulations against pollution
Newton’s city commission approved an ordinance increasing fines for polluting stormwater drains. The increase is directed at companies. Suzanne Loomis, director of public works, proposed the change to the fines at the meeting on Feb. 27. Loomis said she proposed…
Flushable wipes clog up city resources
Toilet clogs can be a pain for homeowners, but flushing wipes may turn into an issue for neighbors, as well. Newton’s public works recently spent time unclogging a large sewer blockage caused by flushable wipes. Suzanne Loomis, director of public…
Rejecting car wash plan sparks debate on downtown Overland Park’s future
A new Tommy’s Express Car Wash location proposed in downtown Overland Park won’t be able to move forward due to concerns about whether it would fit in with the city’s long-term plans to reinvest in the corridor.... Councilmembers who voted…
JoCo cities say bills threaten local control
Cities in Johnson County are lining up in opposition to two bills circulating in the Kansas Legislature that take aim at municipalities’ powers when it comes to zoning and citizen petitions. One bill would sharply curtail a city’s ability to…
Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2024-3: Election-Day Buffer Zone
Synopsis: County election officers may constitutionally prohibit electioneering on private property within 250 feet of a polling place on election day. Cited herein: K.S.A. 21-6602; 21-6611; 25-2430; 25-2435. Source: Kansas Attorney General Opinions
Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2024-2: Transient Guest Tax
Synopsis: The Transient Guest Tax Act is a nonuniform act. As such, a county may exempt itself from provisions of the Act under its home-rule powers through a charter ordinance or resolution. Sherman County’s Charter Resolution No. 18 was a…
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