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Rural communities face attorney shortage
The Kansas Rural Justice Initiative Committee visited Great Bend and held a public meet-in-greet Thursday evening at Dry Lake Brewing in advance of the committee’s business meeting Friday at the Holiday Inn Express. At the community welcome, residents of Great Bend…
Supreme Court to conduct special evening session in Dodge City
The Kansas Supreme Court will conduct a special evening session Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Dodge City as part of its ongoing outreach to familiarize Kansans with the court, its work, and the overall role of the Kansas judiciary. The court…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 25, 2023
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…
Fed Chair Powell calls inflation ‘too high’ and warns that ‘we are prepared to raise rates further’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday called for more vigilance in the fight against inflation, warning that additional interest rate increases could be yet to come. While acknowledging that progress has been made, the central bank leader said inflation…
Protect Rural JoCo LLC vs. City of Edgerton (Kansas Court of Appeals opinion): Standing to challenge annexation
Synopsis of the Court: Protect Rural JoCo LLC (and others) appeal the district court's dismissal of their petition challenging two annexation ordinances passed by the City of Edgerton. The individual appellants own properties around but not within the annexed area.…
Salina Public Schools scramble to fill roles
Salina Public Schools is coming up with unique solutions to fit the needs of applicants and the district as a shortage of classified staff has left some departments scrambling. Like most schools, a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic for…
Shawnee County bans unauthorized camping and requires leashes for dogs on county property
Shawnee County commissioners on Thursday banned unauthorized camping on county-owned property and required leashes for dogs in the county's parks and on its trails. ... The measures don't take effect immediately, as home rule resolutions don't become effective until they…
Homeless issue remains top concern at Pittsburg city commission
In a two-hour city commission meeting on Tuesday, the homeless population remains a top issue in the community, being brought up for a third time during the public input session. Pittsburg resident Kevin O’Connell made another visit to the commission,…
Wichita’s population report card: Forecast shows slowest growth among working age
The working age population within the Wichita metro area is only projected to grow an average 1% over the next 50 years. That's according to an analysis of the latest population forecast released earlier this month from the Center for…
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