WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden proposed a massive expansion of federal services for Americans this year, he laid out lofty stakes — not only for his own presidential legacy but far beyond. The…

(Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to show that Dick Works of Humboldt commended county commissioners for having “held the line pretty well,” in regards to their budget. A previous version confused him with…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion framework for bolstering family services, health, and environment programs through the Senate early Wednesday, advancing President Joe Biden’s expansive vision for reshaping federal priorities just hours after…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats say they have reached a budget agreement that envisions spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade, paving the way for their drive to pour federal resources into climate…

Iola City Council members heard from department heads as they took their first look at the city’s 2022 spending plan. The budget discussions took the better part of two hours, and followed about a month…

Budgets, budgets, budgets. That was the theme of Tuesday’s Allen County Commission meeting, with multiple department heads and agency directors discussing funding for the coming year. First in line was Bill Fiscus from Tri-Valley Developmental…

These days, three factions make up the Kansas Republican Party: Conservatives, far right conservatives, and those who are so conservative “they’re borderline libertarians.” At least, that’s the opinion of Rep. Kent Thompson, who represents the…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly outlined a proposed annual budget Wednesday that includes a tax increase and two other major initiatives likely to be rejected by the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature. Kelly’s $20.9…

A few budget matters will be on the city’s plate to wrap up 2020’s business. Iola City Council members discussed items Monday, including year-end budget transfers for the library, industrial and major projects (sales tax)…

Iola City Council members will discuss year-end budget amendments Monday, a necessary step to close the financial books in 2020. Council members are expected to schedule budget hearings for their Dec. 14 meeting — the…