Kansas AG Opinion 2025-23: Public office forfeiture limited to that office held when offense was committed

K.S.A. 21-6002(b)(2) provides that "[u]pon conviction of official misconduct a public officer or employee shall forfeit such officer or employee’s office or employment." Because the forfeiture is tied to the offense, and the offense is tied to the abuse of a specific position, the forfeiture is limited to the position held when the offense was committed. Cited herein: K.S.A. 21-6001; 21-6002.
Read more: Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2025-23

2025-10-03T08:10:19-05:00October 3, 2025|News|

Zack Daniel shares goals as new Eudora city manager

Zack Daniel said his top goals are encouraging intentional commercial development and supporting residential growth as he takes over as city manager. Last month, the commission announced it had selected Daniel as the new city manager. His contract will be finalized in the next few weeks. 
Read more: The Eudora Times
He said the city has seen its “baked in advantages” help make it attractive to development. It has easy access along K-10 and swaths of developable land are available in the city and just outside the city limits. Those assets, along with the city’s strong community character, made developers take notice, and Daniel believes the regional spotlight is something Eudora can capitalize on.
Read more: LJWorld

2025-10-03T08:07:22-05:00October 3, 2025|News|

Mayor McNay showcases Pittsburg’s housing and economic growth

The city of Pittsburg held its State of the City event … Mayor Dawn McNay spoke at the event, sharing many new projects, buildings, and initiatives happening within the community, which include a new KBI crime lab, street improvements like lighting and asphalt renovations, and housing developments for residents of all income levels—especially those in lower economic brackets.
Read more: KSNF/KODE

2025-10-03T08:03:40-05:00October 3, 2025|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for October 1, 2025

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 Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

2025-10-02T09:39:00-05:00October 2, 2025|News|

State of Kansas Announces Plans to Develop Application for the Rural Health Transformation Fund

The State of Kansas initiated an application for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation (RFT) Program, which was created in the Reconciliation Bill to direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to work with states to identify the root challenges facing rural health providers and invest in solutions to improve outcomes for struggling providers. Kansas providers are estimated to receive approximately $1 billion over the next five years.
Read more: The Sunflower State Radio Network

2025-10-02T09:12:03-05:00October 2, 2025|News|

Pivotal survey on future USD 251 facilities now underway

Large-scale facility matters have been a significant talking point for USD 251 North Lyon County for well over a decade, and the district has started a patron survey as part of its latest round of community conversations. On KVOE’s Morning Show on Monday, Superintendent Bob Blair says the overall goal is to ensure the district’s sustainability well into the future.
Read more: KVOE

2025-10-02T09:11:20-05:00October 2, 2025|News|

Hemp businesses busted

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation raided multiple locations across the state Wednesday, including at least two businesses in Great Bend, as part of a crackdown on businesses selling hemp products containing THC. Search warrants were served at multiple businesses within city limits.
Read more: Great Bend Tribune

2025-10-02T09:09:58-05:00October 2, 2025|News|

Munis shrug off federal government shutdown

Munis were a touch firmer out long in Wednesday’s trading, as U.S. Treasury yields fell and equities ended up. The two-year muni-UST ratio Tuesday was at 65%, the five-year at 63%, the 10-year at 71% and the 30-year at 89%, according to Municipal Market Data’s 3 p.m. EDT read. ICE Data Services had the two-year at 62%, the five-year at 61%, the 10-year at 70% and the 30-year at 89% at a 3 p.m. read. The Investment Company Institute Wednesday reported inflows of $1.114 billion for the week ending Sept. 24, following $1.138 billion of inflows the previous week. This is the third consecutive week that inflows topped $1 billion.
Read more: Bond Buyer

2025-10-02T09:08:19-05:00October 2, 2025|News|

The government shutdown is likely to cement additional Fed interest rate cuts

If any doubts remained about whether the Federal Reserve will be lowering its key interest rate later this month, the budget loggerheads a few blocks away in the nation’s capital may have cemented the move. Particularly if the impasse stretches out past a few days, Chair Jerome Powell and his fellow central bankers likely will err on the side of caution, which in this case would be a bias towards easing, Wall Street experts say.
Read more: CNBC

2025-10-02T09:07:08-05:00October 2, 2025|News|

Commerce Announces $23M in Funding Available for Broadband Investments

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $23 million is available to improve broadband infrastructure through the Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program. Grants up to $1 million will be awarded to offset the capital expenses providers need to deploy service in unserved areas of Kansas. In its fifth year through the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), the Broadband Acceleration Grant program aims to provide high-quality, reliable broadband access throughout the state, prioritizing unserved areas, economically distressed communities and areas of compelling need.
Read more: Kansas Department of Commerce

2025-10-02T09:06:02-05:00October 2, 2025|News|
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