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Thx to great partners w an eye on the future MoDOT Kansas City Clarkson Construction for committing to keep all 3 lanes of I-70 open in each direction during the World Cup - that’s the kind of collaboration our region is known for. Let’s go FIFA World Cup 26 Kansas City together!

Happening today! KC2026 will reveal the location of Kansas City's #FIFAFanFestival, which will host tens of thousands of visitors for watch parties & activations during the FIFA World Cup! #KansasCity26 #WeAre26 🎦 via @FOX4KC

Big announcement - let’s go KC region!

Thx KC Chamber KC Chamber Government - there’s a world of opportunity to showcase our region on the world’s largest sports stage. Lots of work to do and together we’ll succeed - let’s go!

Just as transportation is the connecting fiber of our state, water is the lifeblood. Pls join KDHE Kansas Dept of Ag Kansas Water Office in person in next 2 weeks or thru the on demand mtg. From west to east, water is foundational to our future and your voice shapes implementation.

Northwest KS 1st fall water local consult. Economic impact named regional winner/top criterion in bracketology. Strong interest in making sure all parts of state benefit from investment. FOMO? On-demand mtg coming soon. On to Dodge with Kansas Water Office KDHE Kansas Dept of Ag

From Dodge: same “final 4” criteria emerged in NW & SW regions as part of fall local consult. Shared criteria would be a “deciding factor” when all else is equal for tough investment trade offs. Will we see new criteria in other mtgs? Kansas Water Office KDHE Kansas Dept of Ag

Great turnout for the first week of Fall Local Consults in Colby, Dodge City, and Topeka. Over 230 participants discussed criteria to prioritize programs and projects, standards for policy and funding, and potential revenue sources. Visit our website for info on future meetings!

New criteria emerges, focusing on cost effectiveness. Many said 50-yr rolling water supply goal for every Kansan needs to be extended. Many comments $140M/yr investment is good/too low if programs/projects can be delivered & results reported Kansas Water Office Kansas Dept of Ag KDHE

This is KS. We can be bold & practical at same time. Participants at water local consult are grappling with how to move from vision to implementation, including how to build human capacity as we build physical water infrastructure. Kansas Water Office Kansas Dept of Ag KDHE

From Dawn Buehler, chair KS Water Authority “local consult ques were thought provoking. We were able to think strategically abt choices… tough to weigh options but allowed us to consider sacrifices we have to make to prepare for the future.” Kansas Water Office Kansas Dept of Ag KDHE

We know this feedback doesn’t represent 100% approval. But we need these conversations to design prioritization processes that reflect broad ranging views. Lots of discussion in Newton today abt importance of measurable impact for taxpayer $. KDHE Kansas Water Office Kansas Dept of Ag

1st time environmental impact made final 4. General thinking $140m/yr is good target for funding w ramp up period. Lots of talk abt balance: investment & revenue; opportunities for small communities & everyone should have “skin in the game” Kansas Water Office KDHE Kansas Dept of Ag

Join me behind the scenes for water local consult. From real-time documentation to discipline of staff mtg after the mtg to analyze the incredibly broad range of input, I’m thankful for dedication K-State Research and Extension Kansas Water Office Kansas Dept of Ag KDHE. This is next level work

Input on water issues varies widely across KS, of course, tracking to some degree to the water problem. But more common themes than not. $140M/yr not too much w some ramp up; more tech assist for town & farmers; take long-term view (below) Kansas Water Office Kansas Dept of Ag KDHE

Strong focus on return for tax dollars w measurable impacts as regional champ in NE; economic impact and leverage fed funds as bronze winners. Long-term view of resiliency is consistent across all KS, coming in v close 2nd in Leavenworth. Kansas Water Office Kansas Dept of Ag KDHE

Final 4 results after 8th water local consult in Wichita. Kansans value long-term view expressed as resiliency, want taxpayer investments to have + economic impact & stakeholder input taken into acct. Good support for $140m/yr with ramp up. Kansas Water Office Kansas Dept of Ag KDHE

Couldn’t make water local consult mtg? No problem. You can log into on-demand mtg designed to mirror in-person mtgs. Pls weigh in - we want to hear from you b/c water is a shared resource & shared responsibility. Kansas Water Office Kansas Dept of Ag KDHE burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/kansas-water-p…

Right, privilege, duty, responsibility? Yes. Worth the 30 min it took on Saturday? Absolutely. Well done Johnson County, Kan. - lines moved smoothly and everyone was v friendly