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Council Approves $720,206 in 2026 Special Alcohol and Drug Funding
Summary
The governing body approved the city's recommended allocations from state liquor-tax prevention funds for 2026, totaling $720,206 and funding five agencies/six programs at their full requests. A public commenter questioned historical uses of liquor-tax revenues.
The Topeka City Council on Oct. 21 approved the city's recommended allocations for the 2026 special alcohol and drug funding program, which the city said is supported by a share of the state liquor-by-the-drink tax that state law directs to prevention programs.
Carrie Higgins, Housing Services Division director, told the council staff recommended funding five…
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