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Kansas sets higher bar for police seizure after accusations of for-profit policing
Kansas reformed civil asset forfeiture — the law enforcement tactic of seizing property suspected of being used in a crime — to be more limited in scope and requiring higher standards of evidence. ... The legislation comes after a committee…
SculptureTour Salina 2024 kicks off with UNwrap Party
The 2024 SculptureTour Salina is almost here and downtown visitors can have a chance to see all of this year's pieces of art after they are unwrapped over the weekend. The UNwrap Party begins at 11 a.m. May 4, with…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 25, 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…
Feds approve $452 million Kansas broadband plan
Kansas is getting $452 million in federal funds to be used to expand broadband across, and state officials are getting closer having shovels in the ground on infrastructure projects. ... With the approval, Kansas can now designate project funding areas…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 24, 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…
Local artists bring vibrancy to Pittsburg ArtWalk
Pittsburg is gearing up for a burst of creativity as local artists and organizations prepare to showcase their talents at the upcoming Pittsburg Artwalk. Set against the backdrop of a festival-like atmosphere, the event promises live music, art demonstrations, and…
New Pott County ECODEVO director discusses first few months on the job, Scorpius meeting
The new director of the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (ECODEVO) has hit the ground running in her first three months on the job. Shanna Goodman, of Wamego, was hired in January to succeed long-time former director Jack Allston, who…
8 towns battle series of grass fires
Firefighters from a wide area spent most of Monday afternoon battling three fires in the western portion of the county. Hillsboro, Goessel, Lincolnville, Durham, Florence, Herington, and Ramona fire departments, which comprise the Marion County task force, as well as…
New safeguards on Kansas police seizures of property coming after Kelly signs reforms
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday signed into law the most substantial overhaul of the state’s civil asset forfeiture rules in years, the latest effort by lawmakers to reform law enforcement seizures of property. The controversial but widespread practice allows…
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