@happyhumanisttoday.bsky.socialVote #AdamHamilton for US Senate for #Kansas on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. Your vote matters
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialShawnee County is making strides in inmate mental health care with a $750,000 award for a new behavioral health unit and a $65,000 contract for crucial in-jail assessments!
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialThe Friends of Ted Ensley Gardens are fighting for their existence as they reveal shocking claims of mismanagement and lack of support from Parks and Recreation, all while pledging over $50,000 in bulbs for the community.
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialThe countdown begins as Shawnee County's proposed data center moves closer to a pivotal public hearing—will your voice be heard?
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialResidents are raising alarm bells over the potential environmental and health risks posed by proposed hyperscale data centers, questioning their true benefit to local jobs and urging thorough reviews before approvals.
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialA proposed hyperscale data center in Shawnee County could draw nearly three times the local power capacity, raising serious concerns about skyrocketing costs and grid reliability for residents.
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialColleen Campbell is demanding transparency from county leaders about a potentially massive MTAA data-center project, raising concerns over its scale and the secrecy surrounding letters of intent.
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialMIR is on the verge of securing a $1.3 million grant that could revolutionize behavioral health support in Shawnee County's jail system!
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialA groundbreaking peer navigator program at Shawnee County Jail is linking hundreds of individuals to vital recovery resources, showing promising results that could reshape lives after incarceration.
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@happyhumanisttoday.bsky.socialVote #AdamHamilton for US Senate for #Kansas on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. Your vote matters
#KCKS #KansasCity #Hutchinson #Wichita #Topeka #KansasState #UniversityOfKansas #OVerlandPark #Olathe #Shawnee #Lenexa #Salina #Leawood #Leavenworth #GardenCIty #SedgwickCounty #JohnsonCounty #ShawneeCounty #Hays
@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialA local resident reveals that a proposed data center may actually consume billions of gallons of water annually, challenging misleading claims about its water use.
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialShawnee County's IT chief warns that recent cyberattacks are a wake-up call for all local governments, stressing the importance of verifying suspicious emails to avoid costly disruptions.
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialResidents are raising alarms over a proposed Compass data center, warning it could bring noise pollution, environmental contamination, and reduced property values to their community.
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@lronlacy.bsky.social#OTD in 1924: #RADIO!
‘Farmer and his son listening in the evenings, Shawnee County, Kansas’
Photograph by George W. Ackerman (1884-1962)
September 23 or 24, 1924
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialShawnee County's proposed 2027 budget sparks intense debate as commissioners consider cutting $3 million in overtime, raising concerns about public safety and essential services.
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialResidents are demanding rigorous independent studies and more public engagement before the controversial Compass data center gets the green light, citing serious concerns over noise, runoff, and utility costs.
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialShawnee County's budget hearing reveals a staggering $3.4 million in overtime costs that could jeopardize emergency responses and essential operations—what’s the plan moving forward?
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialResidents in Shawnee County are rallying against a proposed property tax increase, urging commissioners to prioritize affordability and community input.
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialResidents are raising alarm bells over the proposed Compass data center, questioning its noise impact and water supply before the county makes any decisions.
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@citizenptnewsks.bsky.socialShawnee County commissioners have voted to exceed the revenue neutral property tax rate, paving the way for potentially higher spending in 2027 despite taxpayer opposition.
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