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Florence Public Library Welcomes Community
Florence Public Library Welcome to the Florence Public Library, a vital resource for the City of Florence. We are dedicated to providing access to information, fostering a love of reading, and serving as a community hub. Our website is your gateway to our catalog, upcoming events, and library services. Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sunday: Closed Contact Us: 123 Library Lane Florence, KS 67001 (555) 123-4567 [email protected]
Florence Fire Department Encourages Residents to Stay Connected
Connect with us! We believe in open communication and encourage you to stay connected with the Florence Fire Department. Visit our contact page for important phone numbers and addresses. Follow us on our social media channels for real-time updates, safety tips, and announcements about community events. Your engagement helps us better serve you.
Archived News
Consumer News | Attorney General of KS Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Current News AG Kobach to Biden admin: Reconsider unfair mortgage lending rule 05/05/2023 AG Kobach announces distribution of $1.2 million settlement for Kansans tricked by TurboTax owner Intuit 05/05/2023 Consumer Alert: Keep your defenses up when shopping for Super Bowl fan gear, ticket packages 02/06/2023 Loading ...
Roofer Enforcement Actions
Roofer Enforcement Actions | Attorney General of KS Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. The Attorney General’s Office investigates and enforces the provisions of the Kansas Roofing Registration Act (KRRA). This is an index of enforcement actions taken by the Office of the Attorney General to enforce this act. Please refer to the Roofing Registration Directory to check the current compliance status of particular roofing contractors. 2023-CV-000889-OT - State of Kansas, ex rel., Kris W. Kobach v. Gottschalk Brothers Roofing, Inc., dba Valentine - Sedgwick County District Court - Journal Entry of Consent Judgment 22-CV-06162 - State of Kansas ex rel., Derek Schmidt v. Heil Construction, Inc. - Johnson County District Court - Journal Entry of Consent Judgment 2022-CV-000025 - State of Kansas ex rel., Derek Schmidt vs. Travis Hollingshead - Sherman County District Court - Journal Entry of Consent Judgment 2022-CV-000416 - State of Kansas ex rel., Derek Schmidt v. Ryan Metzker, et al. - Shawnee County District Court - Order for Default Judgment Against Defendant 2022-CV-000129 - State of Kansas, et al. vs. Shaun Costello, et al. - Saline County District Court - Order for Default Judgment Against Defendant 2021-CV-00189 - State of Kansas ex rel Derek Schmidt Atty General vs. Kevin E Wilkinson, et al. - Shawnee County District Court - Journal Entry of Consent Judgment 2021-CV-000036 - Office of the Kansas Attorney General vs. Justin Farmer LLC, et al. - Shawnee County - Order for Default Judgment
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Schedule a Presentation | Attorney General of KS Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Educating Kansans on the work of the attorney general's office is an important part of our efforts in Consumer Protection, Open Government, Victim Services, Anti-Human Trafficking and Medicaid Fraud. If you would like us to visit your community or organization, please fill out this form to request a presentation. Loading ...
Remembrance Receptions
The Office of the Kansas Attorney General and the Kansas Organization for Victim Assistance (KOVA) cordially invite you and your family to attend a Remembrance Reception in honor of your loved one. We honor the importance of connection with you during this time, in order to pay tribute to those victims of crime who have lost their lives at the hands of another. Remembrance Reception Invitation (PDF) This year, receptions will be held at the following locations at the specified date and time: Wichita 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Newman University Dugan-Gorges Conference Center 3100 W. McCormick St. Wichita Kansas City 2 - 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2025 Memorial Hall Ballroom 600 N. 7th St. Trafficway Kansas City, KS Topeka 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2024 NEW LOCATION Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library - James C. Marvin Auditorium 1515 SW 10th Avenue Topeka To RSVP, please email [email protected]. Please provide your name, phone number and an email address, so we are able to provide you with updated information about these events.
Kobach pushes feds to further crackdown on illegal robocalls
TOPEKA – (July 9, 2026) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers’ access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can’t use real numbers to deceive and scam Americans. The Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force asked the FCC to work on this issue in 2021, and members of this coalition are now responding to the FCC’s proposed rules. "Kansas families deserve protection from the relentless barrage of scam robocalls and texts that disrupt their lives and steal their hard-earned money," Kobach said. "Scammers have shifted from spoofing numbers to abusing legitimate ones, cycling through millions of fresh numbers to evade detection and defraud Americans. By strengthening FCC rules on number authorization, transparency, and accountability, we can cut off this pipeline at the source. I'm proud to join this bipartisan coalition in demanding real reforms that will make it far harder for criminals to hide behind real phone numbers and prey on Kansans." Last year, Americans received approximately 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams. Scammers used to illegally “spoof” other people’s phone numbers to make it look like a call was coming from a legitimate company or government agency. But scammers can’t easily do this anymore after the federal government and state attorneys general took action to cut down on illegal spoofing. Now, scammers often purchase legitimate phone numbers and use them to make robocalls. While most legitimate businesses use the same phone number for many years, scammers cycle through millions of brand new phone numbers, which helps them avoid detection by spam filters. In one North Carolina case, scammers made more than 17.3 million calls on a single day through one phone company – but they generally didn’t use the same number more than twice to make those calls, which is a common tactic among scammers. In addition to the steps the FCC is already taking, the bipartisan attorneys general are asking the federal government to do more, including: Require every company that is authorized to purchase and then resell phone numbers in North America to meet stronger certification rules and share how and to whom they are assigning numbers. Require these companies to submit regular reports about the sale and use of numbers, so law enforcement can trace illegal robocalls back to the source. These reports will also help law enforcement hold all the companies in the call path accountable for selling or transmitting numbers used to conduct illegal robocalls. Require people and entities that are applying to access phone numbers to confirm that they won’t use them to make illegal robocalls. Block the sale of phone numbers to entities that aren’t tied to a calling or texting service. Robocallers often buy these numbers without linking them to a legitimate phone service, since they don’t plan on using the numbers for legitimate calling and texting purposes. Prohibit number cycling, which is when an entity buys lots of numbers and then uses them on a rotating, sometimes single-use basis to avoid being detected by tools that flag numbers used to make illegal robocalls. Restrict the offering of trial numbers to discourage scammers from taking advantage of them to harm consumers. Attorney General Kobach is joined in signing the letter by the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Kansas Attorney General Announces New Law Capping Predatory Loan Interest at 36%
TOPEKA – Attorney General Kris Kobach announced that a new law, which goes into effect July 1, 2024, will improve protection against predatory high-interest loans in Kansas. The law, which was signed by Governor Laura Kelly and passed by the legislature, caps the annual interest rate at 36% for loans between $500 and $2,500. “The days of predatory lenders charging more than 250% on loans are over in Kansas,” Kobach said. “This new law provides crucial protection for Kansans, ensuring they are not trapped in a cycle of debt by exorbitant interest rates.” Previously, under the unregulated loan act, lenders could charge as much as 251% annual interest on loans from $500 to $2,500. This often led to Kansans falling into debt traps with seemingly small loans that accumulated massive interest over time. Attorney General Kobach made combating predatory loans a priority during the 2024 legislative session. The new law will provide significant relief and protection for many Kansans struggling with financial hardship.
Kansas Attorney General's Task Force Seizes Over 227,000 Illicit Products Since April
TOPEKA – Attorney General Kris Kobach announced today that the Kansas Consumer Protection Task Force seized 127,000 unsafe and illicit products in May, including cannabis, vape and kratom products. The agencies involved were the Office of the Attorney General, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Kansas Department of Revenue, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. Law enforcement from the Wichita Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, and Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department also participated. “The amount of illicit products that are coming into Kansas is astonishing,” Kobach said. “This Task Force was created to stop illegal and unsafe products from being sold to Kansans and we are proud of the work we’ve been able to accomplish in a short period of time.” This is the second large seizure of products since the Task Force was created on April 1. On May 13, Kobach announced the Task Force had seized 100,000 products during its first month of operation. In total, the Kansas Consumer Protection Task Force has seized over 227,000 products since its inception. The mission of the Kansas Consumer Protection Task Force is to protect consumers from unregulated products including, but not limited to, delta-8, delta-9, and other intoxicating cannabis products, illegal vape products, kratom, and untaxed alcohol or tobacco. The Task Force ensures compliance with all applicable state laws and regulations concerning consumer protection, public health, and taxation. Attorney General Kobach is committed to taking a proactive approach to protecting Kansans from the dangers of unregulated products. The Kansas Consumer Protection Task Force will continue its efforts to identify and remove illegal products from the market.
City Of Florence Launches Official Website
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Kansas State Library Offers Extensive Resources for Residents
The Kansas State Library serves as a vital resource for the citizens of Kansas, state government agencies, and the Kansas Legislature. Our mission is to provide comprehensive access to information, foster literacy, and support the development of libraries across the state. Our website offers information on a variety of programs, services, and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of our patrons, from research assistance to digital collections.
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