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Kansas taxpayers save $30 million after waterway debts paid
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Kansas taxpayers have saved greater than $30 million in future curiosity funds with the early fee of two state money owed.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says on Tuesday, Sept. 20, that by paying off state debt on important water storage forward of schedule, her administration has saved taxpayers greater than $30 million.
“I imagine in fiscal duty, and by paying down reservoir debt early, thousands and thousands of {dollars} can now be directed towards issues like lowering taxes, absolutely funding faculties, and investing in legislation enforcement and infrastructure,” Gov. Kelly stated. “These funds additionally assist safe a dependable water provide for Kansas residents and companies, now and for years to return.”
Kelly famous that the administration achieved the duty by two water initiatives.
The primary, the Governor stated, she signed into legislation in 2022 with Senate Invoice 267 to incorporate a fee of practically $80 million in debt owed by the state to the U.S. Military Corps of Engineers for water provide storage in sure federal reservoirs within the Sunflower State.
Kelly indicated that the $80 million fee eradicated debt owed for Clinton Lake, Hillsdale Lake, and Large Hill Lake and also will assist pay down further debt owed for Perry Lake and Milford Lake. She stated the funding in reservoir water provide storage will save the state about $27.6 million in curiosity funds that will have been revamped the lifetime of those contracts.
The second, Kelly stated she really helpful in her FY 2022 funds, was agreed upon by the Legislature to pay $332.3 million in bonded debt off early – together with the bond issued for the dredging undertaking at John Redmond Reservoir which restored water provide capability wanted to function the Wolf Creek nuclear plant. She stated the state had paid about $1.6 million every year towards the debt.
By paying off the reservoir debt about 8 years forward of schedule, Kelly stated the state will save about $3.2 million in future curiosity funds.
“This early paydown displays accountable monetary judgment,” Kansas Water Workplace Director Connie Owen stated. “Taxpayers will obtain an amazing financial savings, in addition to a extra reliable water provide into the long run.”
Kelly indicated that her administration has led the way in which to make water safety a prime precedence for the Sunflower State.
In 2022, Kelly stated she utterly funded the State Water Plan – a multi-agency effort to guard a dependable statewide water provide – for the primary time in additional than 14 years. She stated Kansas water useful resource priorities that profit from this funding embody, however are usually not restricted to, the next:
- Irrigation know-how and schooling for agricultural water conservation of the Ogallala/Excessive Plains Aquifer;
- Water reuse and reclamation initiatives for dairies and feedyards,
- Native-level adoption of Native Enhanced Administration Areas (LEMAs) and Water Conservation Areas (WCAs),
- Monetary help supporting the adoption of soil and water practices; and
- Farmer-to-farmer schooling on soil well being and different water conservation practices.
Additionally in 2022, Kelly stated her administration issued the primary replace of the Kansas Water Plan since 2009. She stated the plan is developed by the Kansas Water Workplace and permitted by the Kansas Water Authority from enter offered by native, state, federal, and regional companions.
By the efforts of her administration, Kelly stated a water injection dredging demonstration undertaking will now be capable of start at Tuttle Creek Lake to take away amassed sediment that has decreased the lake’s water provide storage capability which helps serve greater than 800,000 Kansans.
The Governor stated planning efforts for the newest demonstration, in partnership with the U.S. Military Corps of Engineers, are at the moment underway.
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Joshua Brisco: Against all recent history, I’m picking the Chiefs to do something they never did in the 2024 regular season: score more than 30 points in a game. This isn’t all about the Chiefs’ playoff experience and pursuit of history, either. The offense — with a healthy Hollywood Brown and a well-rested suite of weapons — finally has enough firepower to make fans forget the slow-and-steady offensive slogs of KC’s midseason survival. I find myself becoming more worried aboutJoe Thuney and Mike Caliendo at left tackle and left guard than most, but Thuney should be stable enough to prevent any disasters. With the return of cornerback Jaylen Watson, the Chiefs may also have the league’s best remaining defense.
Prediction: Chiefs 31, Texans 13
Jordan Foote: With all due respect to DeMeco Ryans and the Texans, we’ve seen this type of game unfold before. Despite Houston boasting a tremendous defense, Kansas City has the benefit when it comes to quarterback play, coaching, rest and playing environment. Add in a fired-up Travis Kelce and the returns of Watson and Chris Jones, and you’ve got a recipe for a win. I’m rolling with another eight-point Chiefs-Texans margin, albeit with the visitors doing some window-dressing late to make things look closer than they actually were.
Prediction: Chiefs 31, Texans 23
Zack Eisen: Between sitting players in the season’s final week and having the bye, it seems like the Chiefs haven’t played in forever. The good news is the extra time allowed them to get a key piece back in Jaylen Watson. The defense was easily one of the best in the league when he was in the lineup, and it would be great to see that version return for the playoffs. On the other side of the ball, it’s playoff Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid. This may be the first time the Chiefs score more than 30 points all season. I expect a dominant performance from this team, as they have been waiting all year to get to the postseason.
Prediction: Chiefs 35, Texans 16
Mark Van Sickle: The Chiefs tend to dominate the divisional round under Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. They are playing an opponent they just beat a few weeks ago and coming off plenty of rest to get ready for this playoff push. The Texans are a solid team and worthy opponent, but there is too much on the line for the Chiefs to lose at home in this spot. The defense will have everyone available to them for the first time all season (Charles Omenihu started the season on injured reserve, then Watson was on it when he came back), and that’s not good for the Texans who have had injury issues all season on offense. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ offense will be about as healthy as it’s been all season as well. Look for Mahomes to be Mahomes and the Chiefs to win and actually cover the spread!
Prediction: Chiefs 31, Texans 17
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