Kansas Budget Fight: Kansas Republicans say KDADS improperly shifted about $24 million among disability service programs, arguing the money should have gone to people on the I/DD waiting list instead of being reallocated to other disability-related needs. Wichita Homelessness Funding: Wichita’s Second Light got a $5 million one-time city grant, but the city tied it to expanding shelter bed capacity as the campus faces funding pressure. Local Business & Construction: Kansas City metro construction is ramping back up after a World Cup pause, and one Westport business says the disruption is cutting lunch traffic and hurting staff morale. Wichita Boathouse Lease: The Wichita City Council will decide next week whether to terminate the long-term lease of the Wichita Boathouse, citing more than $400,000 in deferred maintenance and the foundation’s inability to cover costs. Banking & Regulation: Kansas Bank Commissioner David Herndon announced he’ll retire Oct. 30, 2026, ending a tenure that began with his 2019 appointment. Workforce Training: The federal “Foundry School” initiative launched to train millions of skilled manufacturing workers by 2033, with curriculum support from Stanford and coordination with Congress. Higher Ed Costs: Kansas public four-year institutions’ enrollment-weighted in-state tuition and fees averaged $9,950 for 2024-25, before aid. Consumer Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Wichita leads Kansas with 25 scam reports in July 2026, while Atchison logged two.