AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Public Safety Funding: U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced about $160,000 in federal help for Yates Center to upgrade radios, buy a patrol car and body armor—after the department faced possible closure. County Budget Watch: Johnson County commissioners adopted a roughly $1.9B 2027 budget and kept the property tax rate essentially flat at 24.13 mills, with major capital spending and staffing plans. Water System Updates: KDHE rescinded a “do not drink” order for Sundowner, Inc. after testing showed no bacteriological contamination and manganese below health advisory levels; KDHE also issued a boil-water advisory for Reno County’s RWD #8 after a waterline break caused pressure loss. Fraud Signals: BBB Scam Tracker data put Emporia among 52 Kansas cities tied for 28th in July scam reports (one report), underscoring ongoing fraud pressure statewide. Workforce & Training: A Maryville, Mo. council update highlighted a Kansas-area workforce push—tuition-free training funded by a Patterson Family Foundation grant, plus plans for more housing and child care.
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