County Eyes Multi Phase ARPA Fund Allocation Plan
The county plans an 11.9 million first installment with an emergency funding reserve and a longer term strategy. Officials favor a notice of intent process, data driven reviews, and a multi phased approach to spend funds, balancing immediate needs with rural broadband and infrastructure improvements. A 10 percent emergency reserve is advocated, alongside reviews of needs from homelessness to health, and potential premium pay for essential workers.
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Sarah Plinsky
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Brooke Sauer
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Kansas Law Tightens Election Related Penalties
Judge Law Watson says ruling will come very shortly as the GOP led Legislature passes House Bill 2183. The measure expands penalties for touching ballots distributing ballots aiding ballot submission or altering postmarks on advance ballots. Previously impersonating an election official was a misdemeanor under state law.
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Kansas
Kansas groups challenge new election law over voter drive ban
Nonprofits seek immediate court action against parts of a Kansas law that restrict election official activity affecting voter registration drives. They argue the measure chills civic participation while officials defend it as necessary to protect election integrity. Debates reference impersonation crime penalties and prior enforcement promises.
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Topeka Independent Living Resource Center
League of Women Voters
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Derek Schmidt
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