Slow population growth in Wichita and Kansas could impact workforce
Wichita economist Bekah Selby-Leach discusses how AI, population shifts and aerospace growth will shape the region's 2027 economy. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
By the numbers: How much Wichita, USD 259 has missed in property tax revenue due to incentives
The most-used incentive program for commercial development in the Wichita region is industrial revenue bonds, which are meant to encourage business expansion, retention and job [...]
Wichita to review incentive strategy after years of frustration with projects
Wichita is preparing to rethink its incentive strategies as a new city manager takes the helm and past missteps has led to frustration. Read more: [...]
Understanding Wichita’s current incentive programs and how they work
Wichita is reviewing its economic development incentives programs. This is an explainer of the current policies, including industrial revenue bonds and tax increment financing. Read [...]
10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2002 as global bond rout gathers pace
Treasury yields fell on Thursday, giving back some of the recent gains that propelled longer-dated rates to levels not seen in decades. The 10-year Treasury [...]
As Data Centers Expand, Cities Weigh Growth Against Water, Energy and Community Concerns
As demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing drives rapid data center development across the country, local governments are confronting complex decisions about water [...]