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8 | Page December 13 I ssueInterested applicants can sign up for the grant webinar at 10 a.m. Jan. 27 here. To learn more about the efforts of the Kansas Office of Broadband Development, please click here.Kansas Tourism Announces 13 Attraction Development Grant AwardeesTOPEKA (12.9.2024) %u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $400,000 has been awarded for projects that will boost tourism throughout the state. Funding from the Attraction Development Grant program, which focuses on assisting local communities in the development of sustainable travel experiences through new and existing tourism attractions, will be divided among 13 entities. %u201cBy supporting our local attractions with these grants, we are able to create transformative experiences that draw more out-of-state visitors and enhance the quality of life for local residents,%u201d Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. %u201cOur goal is to amplify the unique aspects of all regions of Kansas, ensuring each attraction serves as a powerful catalyst for economic development and community pride.%u201dThe grant program is an initiative designed to provide financial assistance to public, private and nonprofit entities to invest in enhancing tourism across the state. The initiative will create a positive economic impact through job creation, capital investment, higher revenue and increased visitation.%u201cBy investing in new projects and enhancing current experiences, we%u2019re going to be able to attract more visitors and foster sustainable growth,%u201d Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe said. %u201cThe funds provided are going to fuel both innovation and expansion %u2014 together empowering and elevating communities to a higher standard.%u201dA total of $401,067 was awarded in this round. To view the list of the Attraction Development Grant recipients, click here. For more information about the grant program itself, click here or contact Kansas Tourism Grant Program Manager Kody Hardman at kody.hardman@ks.gov. For a full list of grants offered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, click here. KDOT announces approved November bidsThe Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Nov. 20, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.District One %u2014 NortheastMarshall - 36-58 KA-7566-01 %u2013 U.S. 36, beginning at the Marshall/Osborne county line east to 4th Street in Marysville, milling and overlay, 8.2 miles, Hall Brothers Inc., Marysville, Kansas, $3,940,197.72.