Manhattan seeks to bolster reserve funds, manage increased project debt burden
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Manhattan Commission Approves Tax Break in Hopes of Spurring Industrial Development
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Local state legislators meet in Wamego to speak to the public
Residents from around the area gathered to hear the latest from their local legislators in Wamego.
Local state legislators met in Wamego to speak with the public on current bills and issues in the legislature.
Those participating included 17th District State Senator Jeff Longbine, of Emporia; 51st District Representative Ron Highland, of Wamego; 61st District Representative Francis Awerkamp, of St. Marys and 18th District Senator Kristen O’Shea, of Topeka. The legislative coffee took place at Iron Clad Coworking Wednesday afternoon.
One of the issues addressed was retaining and attracting businesses to Kansas. Senator O’Shea, who is part of the Commerce Committee, says the market is currently competitive with the surrounding states, so they are looking at what other states are doing that is innovative.
Area legislators discuss priorities with Riley County Commission
From left to right: Sen. Tom Hawk (D-Manhattan), Rep. Ron Highland (R-Wamego), Rep-Elect Mike Dodson (R-Manhattan), Rep. Suzi Carlson (R- Clay Center) and Sydney Carlin (D-Manhattan)
Manhattan area legislators took time Thursday to hear from Riley County Commissioners and departmental staff some of its priorities for the upcoming session.
22nd District Sen. Tom Hawk, of Manhattan, says in terms of the county’s priorities, he supports Commissioner Ron Wells’ idea to ensure the state has a “placemarker” for the local ad valorem tax revenue which the state hasn’t paid in over two decades. He also supports county treasurer Shilo Heger’s proposed treasurer fee bill.