Rec commission to lower mill levy, exceed revenue neutral rate
The Newton Recreation Commission voted July 18 to publish the next budget, with a reduced mill levy.
Chad Frey
Evergy Kansas agreement raises residential base rates 9.6%, pending regulator approval
TOPEKA — A unanimous settlement agreement filed Tuesday at the Kansas Corporation Commission raises Evergy Kansas residential base rates by 9.6%.
View from the hill: Responsible tax cuts are working and so is Kansas’ new era of accountable budgeting
When the Kansas Legislature passed meaningful tax relief last year, Governor Kelly and her allies were quick to declare that the sky would fall. They were wrong.
County sets maximum tax rate for next budget
The county commission chose to set maximum tax rate for the 2026 budget July 15, one that would be an increase to taxpayers countywide.
Largest Kansas counties grapple with closed-door meetings and public’s rights
By: Max Kautsch Because Kansas law recognizes that “a representative government is dependent upon an informed electorate,” the meetings of local governments, such as county… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tax preparation costs should be “refundable” credits
In 2024, the US Internal Revenue Service piloted its “Direct File” program, through which its victims -- American taxpayers -- in some states could complete tax returns online directly with the IRS rather than through third party tax preparation services. In 2025, the program expanded to 50 states and millions of Americans saved themselves a little money.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Spiritual Pain and Grief
After nearly twenty years of parish ministry, I entered the world of health care, which, I learned, abounds in acronyms. My first clue was in chaplaincy training, known as “CPE” (Clinical Pastoral Education), the required education for most hospital and hospice chaplains. CNA, SoB (Shortness of Breath), PRN, HoH (Hard of Hearing), and a myriad of other acronyms are now part of my own vernacular. QoL (Quality of Life) is the ‘big’ one in hospice, sometimes called “comfort care.” When quantity of life becomes diminished, it’s all about quality.
Kansas Profile: From Kansas to the Global Entrepreneurship Congress
Let’s go to the Global Entrepreneurship Congress. Thousands of people from 200 countries will gather at this event. Among those attending is a woman representing an award-winning truck stop and restaurant in rural Kansas.
Park equipment returns to Military Park
Newton Kansan
County formalizes moratorium on rural B.E.S.S. projects
The Harvey County Commission formalized a moratorium on the permitting of Battery Energy Storage System projects in the unincorporated areas of Harvey County on July 14.