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Sabetha’s sales tax distributions are down

Sabetha’s sales tax distributions are down from last year’s distributions for August. This is according to the August City/County Local Sales Tax Distribution Report released by the Kansas Department of…

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Governor proclaims September as Hunger Action Month

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed September as “Hunger Action Month” in Kansas on Aug. 27. The proclamation highlights the importance of ensuring all Kansans have access to safe, nutritious and…

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August total revenue receipts above estimate

Submitted The State of Kansas ends August 2026 with total revenue receipts at $714.7 million. That is $73.8 million, or 11.5 percent, above the estimate. Overall, total tax-only collections were…

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Healthy Habits for Life grant applications now open

Submitted Applications are now open for the Healthy Habits for Life grant program, giving schools across Kansas an opportunity to support student health. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of…

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Governor Kelly announces $34.5 Million for violence prevention, child advocacy

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has announced $34,587,786 in state grants to strengthen and maintain services for adult and child victims and survivors of crime. The funding supports nonprofit organizations that…

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Current Blue-Green Algae Advisory

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Governor appoints pro tem judge Blake Glover

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has appointed pro tem judge Blake Glover of Baldwin City to a judgeship position in the Seventh Judicial District, which covers Douglas County. The vacancy was…

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New law aims to improve safety in construction, school zones

Submitted With highway construction continuing and the beginning of the school year fast approaching, the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas State Department of Education are reminding drivers of…

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New round of SEED grants available for rural quality-of-life initiatives

Submitted Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced a new round of funding totaling $250,000 available through the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grant program. Now…

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July total tax collections above estimate

Submitted The State of Kansas ends July 2026 with total tax collections at $718.9 million. That is $24.1 million, or 3.5 percent, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up…

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DCF announces $1.1 million investment to strengthen family resource centers

Submitted As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen families and prevent the need for formal system involvement, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is awarding grants to…

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KDOT announces approved July bids

Submitted The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place on July 22 in Topeka. Some of the bids may…

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KDOT seeking comments on draft 2027 STIP

Submitted The Kansas Department of Transportation requests comments on the draft Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document. The STIP is a project specific publication that…

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Newest Kansas State Park opens

Submitted The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will celebrate the grand opening of Lehigh Portland State Park on Wednesday, Aug. 12, officially opening the newest Kansas state park….

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Ryan Wright-Spain announced as Kansas Department of Revenue acting secretary

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has announced Ryan Wright-Spain as Acting Secretary of the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) effective immediately. This announcement follows the retirement of Secretary Mark Burghart, who…

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