County staff seek flat property tax rate for 2026 budget
Douglas County officials aim to keep the mill levy flat for 2026. County Administrator Sarah Plinsky told the County Commission, barring new direction, the proposed budget will maintain services with a steady tax rate. One mill equals one dollar per $1,000 of assessed property value.
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KU weighs Center for Energy Production in Kansas
The Kansas Board of Regents reviewed university ideas including a multimillion-dollar Kansas Center for Energy Production at KU to push state energy initiatives. KU seeks about 10 million dollars in state funding as part of a 2027 budget request prepared for the January legislative session. Chancellor Douglas Girod said the center could boost Kansas as a major energy producer and attract state support.
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GM to Invest 4 Billion Shift Production to U S From Mexico
General Motors plans a 4 billion investment over two years to move production from Mexico to U S plants, adding gas powered Chevrolet Blazer at Spring Hill Tennessee and Equinox at Kansas City Kansas starting in 2027, amid tariff pressures and policy shifts.
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