AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKansas Infrastructure: Gov. Laura Kelly says 18 Kansas communities won more than $13.7M for airport and energy grid resilience projects, including $10.1M from the federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act plus state matching funds. Education Policy: A new Kansas “bell to bell” cell phone law is forcing districts like Haysville to build phone lockers, at an estimated $150,000 cost, raising concerns about unfunded mandates. Courts & Politics: Kansas voters will weigh an August amendment that would return Kansas Supreme Court justices to direct elections, reshaping the fight over issues like abortion and school funding. Tax Administration: More than 100,000 Kansans are still waiting on state tax refunds, with the Department of Revenue citing staffing and budget constraints. Business & Trade: Ford is seeking U.S. approval to keep selling a China-built Lincoln model after connected-vehicle software restrictions tighten for model year 2027. Local Economy & Community: United Way of Central Kansas awarded $2,600 in May Impact Grants to five Barton County nonprofits, backing youth programs and financial stability efforts.
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