info2022-03-09T07:10:56-06:00March 9th, 2022|
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
info2022-03-09T07:00:40-06:00March 8th, 2022|
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that applications are currently being accepted for the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). CSP provides an opportunity for private, non-profit organizations and public health care entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital campaigns for projects involving children and family services, non-governmental crime prevention, youth apprenticeship and youth technical training and health care. “The Community Service Tax Credit program is an incredible opportunity for nonprofit organizations to create lasting, meaningful changes for people across Kansas,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “These tax credits will foster local solutions to local challenges, and they will help improve [...]
info2022-03-08T23:53:47-06:00March 8th, 2022|
Riley County Fire District #1 will be using new technology for emergency response. Emergency Management Director Russell Stukey says the fire district is conducting a test for a startup company for a new program. Maps, personnel and apparatus resources, weather conditions, and incident pre-plan documents will be available in one location with this new program. Stukey says the pilot program as of now isn’t costing the department any money. The software pilot test started in February and will continue for the next several months. Source: 1350 KMAN
info2022-03-08T23:50:11-06:00March 8th, 2022|
ElevateEdgerton! has announced the creation of a new grant program for residents, property owners and small business owners within the City of Edgerton. The Encouraging Development and Growth in Edgerton (EDGE) Grants are designed to support residential and commercial improvements and small business growth within the City of Edgerton. The program offers two options: The Residential and Commerical Beautification Grant and the Small Business Attraction and Expansion Grant. The Residential and Commercial Beautification Grant provides financial assistance to homeowners, renters, small business owners and property owners located anywhere within Edgerton city limits. The reimbursable grants award 50% of the total project [...]
info2022-03-09T07:05:39-06:00March 8th, 2022|
A year after the House chose to continue offering financial incentives to Kansans moving to rural areas that are struggling with workforce, state senators followed suit, with their own added flare. The proposal would extend the Rural Opportunity Zone program by five years and expand eligibility to any county with a population less than 40,000. The program provides these designated counties the opportunity to offer income tax credits and student loan repayments to reverse population decline. Supporters said the bill provides for the program to continue while allowing the Legislature to focus on any needed tweaks. “Our rural areas continue to [...]
info2022-03-09T07:07:13-06:00March 8th, 2022|
EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health. ... The $7 million in American Rescue Plan funding is directed toward school districts in underserved communities to replace old diesel buses with new, zero-emission electric models. The $10 million in DERA rebates will assist with 444 school bus replacements across the country... The $7 million in American Rescue Plan funding is directed toward school districts in underserved communities to replace old diesel buses with new, zero-emission electric models. The $10 million in DERA rebates will assist with 444 school bus replacements [...]
info2022-03-08T23:38:10-06:00March 8th, 2022|
Some Southeast Kansas residents say they’d like to see the state do more to limit the annoyance of wind turbine lights. “We were traveling home from doing some industry work and came upon one on one highway to head home towards Mound Valley, Kansas. and we noticed just a bunch of red flashing lights that just went miles from about this view,” said Debbie Cramer. Cramer is a concerned resident of Labette County, she says the lights from the wind turbines that guide aircrafts hit rural residents like herself the hardest. “When the sun goes down, the sky becomes a big [...]
info2022-03-08T23:35:02-06:00March 8th, 2022|
The city of Pittsburg is asking for residents help as it repairs its roads. The city will begin pothole repair this week. Crews will be treating the roads with cold patch asphalt. This will act as a temporary solution until weather conditions improve and better materials become available. Officials say while winter weather can be rough on roads, the freeze and thaw cycles the area has seen over the past two months could cause potholes to get bigger. The city is asking residents to help report potholes so staff can better plan for repairs. Source: KSNF/KODE
info2022-03-08T23:28:27-06:00March 8th, 2022|
The state task force working to target $721 million in federal relief dollars into economic, health, connectivity and education investment projects received proposals for $12.8 billion in expenditures — about 17 times available funding. The Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas, or SPARK, advisory panels have been combing through 840 proposals, including 400 tied to $7.9 billion in economic development initiatives. The legislators, business people and state officials on the SPARK executive board plan to narrow the list in April. That report would be forwarded to the State Finance Council, which is comprised of state legislators and Gov. Laura Kelly. Greg Orman, [...]
info2022-03-08T23:26:05-06:00March 8th, 2022|
Wichita City Council members have approved the hiring of a California consulting firm to guide the search for a new police chief. Public Sector Search and Consulting, Inc. will help with the process of finding candidates to take over for Gordon Ramsay, who resigned effective March 1st after serving six years. City Manager Robert Layton said the firm has outlined a robust community engagement process that will begin with creating the priorities for the search. The plan is to have community forums, focus group meetings, and online surveys for Wichita Police Department staff and the community. The search process is expected [...]
