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Effecting change at the neighborhood level in Pittsburg
In my last article I talked about how the growth in Pittsburg will lead to significant changes and it is important to look for ways to participate in defining Pittsburg's future. There are many ways to engage through city advisory…
Local Governments Escape Ruling that Could Have Upended Property Tax Laws
A Minnesota county violated the Fifth Amendment when it sold and kept the excess proceeds from an elderly woman’s home, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a unanimous decision. “A taxpayer who loses her $40,000 house to the state…
‘Somebody Somewhere’ finds big heart in the ‘Little Apple’ of Kansas
"Somebody Somewhere" is an emotional comedy on HBO and streaming on MAX that takes place in Manhattan, Kansas. It follows Sam, played by Kansas native Bridget Everett, as she returns home in search of herself. Along the way she meets…
Spring Hill police ask for votes to help pay for K-9 Loki’s kidney surgery
The Spring Hill Police Department is asking you to cast a vote to help to support its K-9 officer. K-9 Loki, a Belgian Malinois/Shepherd mix, joined the Spring Hill department in 2021 after being donated by the Olathe Police Department.…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 24, 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…
Communities Across Kansas Receive Nearly $3.2M CDBG Grant Funding
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced 10 communities received almost $3.2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Grant awards were made in three categories: Water and Sewer, Commercial Rehabilitation, and Housing. The three programs, which…
Kansas farmers brace for worst wheat crop production in 60 years as drought cuts yield
With wheat fields about a month from harvest, Kansas farmers are bracing for what is projected to be the worst wheat crop in 60 years or more. "Wheat farmers have been living this every day," said Marsha Boswell, a spokesperson…
Kansas rethinks workforce needs: Efforts emphasize good-paying jobs without degree requirements
As Kansas businesses struggle to find workers to fill open positions and a series of megaprojects promise to create thousands of more jobs, state and local officials are promoting non-university options to students. 'A lot of work is going on…
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