Letter To The Editor Submitted by Jeff Fischer, Bourbon County Commissioner There has been some concern over this proposal and how it may compromise our community members’ rights. Let me first say, first and foremost, that is absolutely not the intent. We are living in unprecedented times. New ideas and technology should be brought … Continue reading Bourbon County Commissioner Jeff Fischer On Recent Proposal
CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING Minutes of April 7, 2020 Regular Meeting #7 Minutes are unapproved until 4-21-2020. The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held April 7th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas. ROLL CALL: Commissioners K. Allen, P. Allen, … Continue reading Fort Scott Commission Minutes of April 7
State senatorRichard Hilderbrand13th district Communications From The State Capitol March 6, 2020 ∙ Week Eight HARD FACTS The Budget · The Governor’s budget sets a new record of spending from the state general fund at $7.8 billion. That’s an $800 million increase from 2019. · KPERS executive director Alan Conroy estimated the Governor’s proposal to re-amortize … Continue reading Senator Hilderbrand’s Weekly Newsletter March 6
February 14, 2020 ∙ Week Five HARD FACTS KDOT’s FORWARD KDOT estimates the following cost breakdown during the lifetime of the FORWARD plan from 2021 through 2030 fiscal years. Total cost: $9.9 billion · Preservation $5.0 billion · Preservation Plus $300.0 million · Modernization and Expansion $2.3 billion (not including delayed T-WORKS projects) · Economic Growth Projects $200.0 million · Modal … Continue reading Sen. Hilderbrand’s Weekly Newsletter
February 7, 2020 ∙ Week Four HARD FACTS Revenue Report Tax Facts: · The 2020 fiscal year begins in July and, since that time, the state has collected $116.9 million more in tax revenue than experts predicted. · Also since July 1, individual income tax receipts exceeded estimates by $51.1 million and corporate income tax revenue was … Continue reading Senator Hilderbrand Legislative Newsletter Feb. 7
Governor Laura Kelley’s plan keeps promises to Kansas schools, expands affordable healthcare, pays over $600 million in debt, provides property, food sales tax relief Topeka, Kan. — The second budget recommendation offered by Governor Laura Kelly delivers on her continued commitment to rebuilding Kansas after a decade of crisis. It maintains funding for Kansas … Continue reading The Kelly Budget: Continuing Progress
Governor Kelly delivers the State of the State address The following State of the State address is from Governor Laura Kelly: Mr. Speaker, Madam President, Madam Chief Justice, Lt. Governor Rogers, members of the Legislature, Cabinet officers, leaders of the Kansas tribes, honored guests, and fellow Kansans. It is my high honor … Continue reading KS Governor’s State of the State Address
CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING Minutes of December 17th, 2019 Regular Meeting #23 The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held December 17th, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Adamson, Mitchell, and Nichols were present with Mayor Parker … Continue reading Fort Scott City Commission Minutes of Dec. 17
CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING Minutes of November 5th, 2019 Regular Meeting #20 The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held November 5th, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Adamson, Bartelsmeyer, Mitchell, and Nichols were present with Mayor … Continue reading Fort Scott City Commission Minutes of Nov. 5
Updated Oct. 17 Krista Postai, President and CEO of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, said they expanding services. Mercy Hospital announced in October 2018 that they would be closing December 2018. CHC/SEK then assumed responsibilities, securing physicians and staff to provide a clinic to the community at the Mercy Hospital site, 401 Woodland Hills … Continue reading Community Health Center Extends Services
CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING Minutes of July 2, 2019 Regular Meeting #12 The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held July 2nd, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Adamson, Bartelsmeyer, Mitchell, and Nichols were present with Mayor … Continue reading Fort Scott Commission Minutes of July 2
Governor Laura Kelly prioritizes revitalization of early childhood education efforts in Kansas Governor appoints new Executive Director, Chair of Kansas Children’s Cabinet Governor Laura Kelly today once again highlighted her commitment to expanding early childhood programing in Kansas and reinvigorating the efforts of the Kansas Children’s Cabinet. Kelly appointed former Rep. Melissa Rooker as the … Continue reading Governor Makes Early Childhood Education A Priority
