Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
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🏛️ Government
Candidates have filed early paperwork for Olathe City Council seats for the Nov 4th General Election; the council, a seven-member board with four-year terms, sets city policy.
Three candidates—Leetta Felter, Marge Vogt and Rob Olson—have declared their bids.
Lawmakers in Kansas have debated the affordable housing credit for two months as they consider a compromise to reduce it by 70%—a measure aimed at supporting low-income housing projects.
The House passed a bill to end the full credit by July 1st but a revised plan will go to the Senate committee next—housing advocates say even a smaller credit could help attract affordable housing developers.
Rep. John Resman said a juvenile justice bill will let courts give tougher sentences and add 35–45 non-foster home beds—changes that aim to help social workers deal with juvenile offenders.
The House passed the bill, and it awaits a Senate hearing—promising to fill gaps left by past reforms.
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On-Site Tour of Heritage Avonlea Senior Living Community
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Trading Card Game League
6:30-8:00 p.m. | Olathe Indian Creek Library | Free entry | Engage in trading card games and explore Pokémon and Magic the Gathering with others!
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