May 13, 2026

Keeping Media and Government Accountable.

Tag: Kansas Association of Counties

County sheriffs would get expanded powers in ICE detainment as House committee considers HB 2771

County sheriffs in Kansas would be able to detain an inmate for 48 hours at the request of Immigration and…

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Software error causes Kansas counties to issue incorrect Revenue Neutral notices

As many as 80 of the 105 counties in Kansas sent out miscalculated revenue neutral notices to their taxpayers. The errors…

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House Speaker Hawkins plans to reduce property tax next year

Vowing that “we’re going to give tax relief”, Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins floated a property tax cut proposal to…

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Mask mandates had no impact on COVID case growth

When Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a new statewide mask mandate in November, 38 counties adopted it, 43 counties rejected…

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Cities, counties use your money to fight property tax relief

City and county officials often justify tax increases as being necessary to provide services demanded by residents.  But if they…

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