The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.
Wichita’s new city manager Dennis Marstall discusses the failed sales tax and his plans to boost economic development and quality of life during the Wichita Business Journal’s ICT Summit. The failure of the proposed 1% sales tax in March raised a few questions for Wichita’s new city manager Dennis Marstall, who started in the role in January after spending 20 years in the booming Charlotte region. “It did give me pause, honestly, about — what are our priorities?” the Kansas native said at the Business Journal’s annual ICT Summit on Thursday. “How did people view the city?”
Read more: Wichita Business Journal
Girard city leaders celebrated a new 2-megawatt solar production facility last week at a ribbon cutting held Oct. 19. The facility began producing energy in August. It’s estimated to supply around 15% of the city’s annual electricity needs, according to the Hometown Girard newspaper. Located in the city’s industrial park, the solar farm features 5,200 panels across 29 rows. The panels are mounted on a tracking system that adjusts their angle throughout the day. Girard Power Plant Supervisor Jess Murphy told Hometown Girard that a combination of federal incentives paid for about half of the project’s total cost, which was estimated at $6 million.
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The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to keep benchmark interest rates on hold, opting to take a patient approach in its fight against inflation despite mounting evidence that price pressures are proving more nettlesome than policymakers had hoped. In a widely expected decision, the Federal Open Market Committee kept the overnight funds rate in a range between 3.75%-4%, where it has been since the central bank approved a quarter percentage-point increase in September.
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The Fort Scott City Commission has voted 3–1 to approve a 225-kilowatt solar system with a small battery backup at the city’s water treatment plant, with projected energy savings of about $30,000 annually. Commissioners Matthew Wells, Tracy Dancer and Julie Buchta supported the project, while Commissioner Tim Van Hoecke voted against it. Mayor Kathryn Salsbury was absent. The plant is located at 910 Burke St. The project calls for solar panels on the ground and on the plant’s concrete reservoir. A small battery system would help the facility handle brief power dips, according to the proposal presented by SEK Solar.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering approximately $808 Million in farm safety net and conservation program payments to Kansas farmers, ranchers and landowners. USDA recently announced nationwide historic safety net assistance totaling $13.8 billion in gross payments through the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year and an additional $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) annual payments for 2026. “These dollars help producers and landowners in our state cover operating expenses, purchase supplies and equipment, and do business with local companies, creating a positive economic ripple effect throughout our rural communities,” said David Schemm, State Executive Director in Kansas. “It’s a tremendous investment in Kansas agriculture and, collectively, in American agriculture.”
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Hays established an official policy framework for managing municipal water obtained from the R9 Ranch in Edwards County. The resolution underscores Hays’ commitment to utilizing this vital resource in a judicious, efficient, sustainable, and economically beneficial manner while protecting long-term water security for generations to come.
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The Lyon County Commission meeting on Oct. 22 drew questions and concerns from residents about a proposed animal-at-large and nuisance resolution that would clarify when animals are considered a nuisance and establish penalties for violations. Several residents spoke against including domestic poultry in the proposed restrictions, raising concerns about free-range farming, property boundaries, neighbor disputes and how the resolution would be enforced.
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