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Crawford county hits pause on energy plans
Crawford County commissioners extended a moratorium on certain energy development projects in Crawford County through 2026. The Commission voted Dec. 12 to prohibit solar and wind development for a year, while commissioners develop a new comprehensive plan, the Pittsburg Morning Sun reported. The moratorium was…
AG Opinion 2025-25
Synopsis: County election officers’ duty to destroy ballots pursuant to K.S.A. 25-2708(b) is directory and not mandatory, and such duty must give way to a search warrant or subpoena compelling the production or preservation of such ballots pursuant to a criminal prosecution or investigation. However…
AG Opinion 2025-24: Scheduling of RNR Hearing
Synopsis: K.S.A. 79-2988(b)’s use of the word “shall” is mandatory. K.S.A. 79-2988(b)(2) states a governing body seeking to exceed the revenue neutral rate shall notify the county clerk about the date, time, and location of the public hearing on or before July 20. Because the…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 18, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 17, 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…
Towanda’s New City Administrator will be Sarah Gooding
Prior to joining the PPMC in 2024, she worked as Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Derby and as the Real Property Section Manager, managing affordable housing unit programs for the City of Wichita, and was honored with the Kansas Association of…
Salina appeals ruling in Cozy Inn case, restaurant allowed to finish mural
While the appeal is under review, The Cozy Inn will be allowed to finish the mural, with the understanding that changes may be required. Read more: KSN-TV
Municipal Bond Trends for December 16, 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…
County extends moratorium on wind/solar
As promised, the county commissioned on Friday extended the moratorium on wind and solar development in the county until December 31, 2026, while the commission uses that time to develop a new comprehensive plan. Included in this round is not only solar and wind development…
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