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6 | Page March 7 I ssueHarry Street, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 0.6 mile, Barkley Construction LLC, Wichita, Kansas, $300,263.00.Ness - 96-68 KA-6447-01 - Pavement restoration on K-96 in Ness City, from Court Street to Kansas Avenue; and from U.S. 283 to School Street, grading and surfacing, 0.2 mile, Morgan Brothers Construction, Inc., Lacrosse, Kansas, $1,776,823.40.New 2025-2026 Kansas transportation maps available(3.6.2025) You can get your kicks on Route 66 as well as learn more about the state%u2019s 12 byways, including the Route 66 Historical Byway, in the new 2025-2026 Kansas Official State Transportation Map. Points of interest located near several highways are also featured.KDOT publishes the map, which highlights numerous scenic locations including state parks and lakes, recreation areas, museums, historic sites and more.City/county indexes and a distance map allow motorists to pick the best route to their destination. Visitor resources, helpful phone numbers/websites and locations of airports and hospitals are also provided.On the back of the map are inset maps of Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and 13 other cities. There is also road condition information and details on how to get roadside assistance.The state maps are free to the public and will be available within the next few weeks at travel information centers, attractions, businesses and other locations across the state.On the KDOT website, a variety of maps are available at ksdot.gov/about/ourorganization/divisions/planning-and-development/kansas-maps-and-gis-resources. From there, click on the State Transportation Map link to view, download or request free copies of the new publication.Governor Kelly Announces February Total Tax Collections Surpass Estimate by $121.9MTOPEKA (3.3.2025) %u2013 The State of Kansas ends February 2025 with total tax collections at $548.2 million. That is $121.9 million, or 28.6%, above the estimate. Total tax collections are up 5.1% from February 2024.%u201cWhile our tax collections this month highlight the strength of Kansas' economy, we must continue to exercise caution and uphold fiscal responsibility to ensure long-term financial stability and prosperity for all Kansans,%u201d Governor Laura Kelly said.Individual income tax collections were $239.4 million. That is $149.4 million, or 166.0% above the estimate, and up 37.9% from February 2024. Corporate income tax collections were $16.3 million. That is $3.7 million, or 18.7% below the estimate, and down 22.8% from February 2024.