info2021-03-23T07:12:16-05:00March 23rd, 2021|
Forty-one percent of the state’s electricity is coming from wind energy. That’s second most in the nation, but some people are saying that’s high enough. A new bill would put major restrictions on wind farms in Kansas. The bill would put restrictions on where wind turbines can go, and how construction is approved. Many wind energy advocates are against the bill. Source: KSNT News
info2021-03-23T07:05:20-05:00March 23rd, 2021|
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.
info2021-03-23T07:05:36-05:00March 23rd, 2021|
Nearly 3,000 Kansas small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic received nearly $57 million in Small Business Working Capital grants, according to Gov. Laura Kelly. The Coronavirus Relief Fund assisted some of the hardest-hit businesses in the state when they needed it most, according to the governor. “We’ll use every resource we can to support small businesses as we recover from COVID-19,” Gov. Kelly said. “SBWC is just one of many programs we mobilized over the last year to strengthen and protect our businesses affected by COVID-19, so our businesses and our economy emerge from the pandemic stronger than before.” Kansas [...]
info2021-03-23T07:02:55-05:00March 23rd, 2021|
Six additional projects that will replace rural deficient bridges in Kansas have been selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Off-System Bridge Program. The counties receiving projects include Atchison, Wabaunsee, Phillips, Franklin, Wilson and Reno. Projects in the first round of KDOT’s off-system bridge program were selected in fall 2020. With addition federal funds recently made available to Kansas through the Highway Infrastructure Program, additional projects were chosen as part of the state program. These projects will receive $3.94 million in federal funding and will total approximately $5 million in construction costs. “Atchison County is very excited about being [...]
info2021-03-23T07:03:44-05:00March 23rd, 2021|
Sedgwick County will likely have to drop its COVID-19 mask mandate this week because of action in the state Legislature, county commissioners said Monday. A bill that passed in Topeka last week essentially strips the commission and the local health officer, Dr. Garold Minns, from placing any restrictions on businesses for the remainder of the coronavirus pandemic, commissioners said. Dropping the mandate is not on the county’s official agenda at this point, but could come up at the county staff meeting on Tuesday and/or the regular meeting Wednesday. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle
info2021-03-23T07:04:27-05:00March 23rd, 2021|
Education and business leaders across Kansas will team up in an effort to develop, retain and attract talented workers to the state. Gov. Laura Kelly signed an executive order Monday creating the Advantage Kansas Coordinating Council (AKCC) with the targeted goal of improving the state's workforce. “As we recover from the pandemic, we must rebuild a stronger, healthier workforce that can meet the demands of our growing economy,” Kelly said in a statement. “The Advantage Kansas Coordinating Council will empower education and industry leaders to collaborate on long-term solutions, develop the most skilled workforce in the Midwestern region, and recruit new businesses [...]
info2021-03-22T09:02:13-05:00March 22nd, 2021|
Audit objective was to answer the following question: Do a selection of county governments have adequate procedures and controls to manage conflict of interests in the procurement and contracting processes? Read the audit report here.
info2021-03-22T07:55:56-05:00March 22nd, 2021|
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.
info2021-03-22T07:53:29-05:00March 22nd, 2021|
In normal times, this past weekend would have been a climactic one for the tiny town of Cuba, Kansas. The third weekend of March was traditionally their annual Rock-a-Thon, which is not a week-long dance party to classic AM radio hits. It is literally people in rocking chairs 24 hours a day for seven days. This tradition started in the basement of a laundromat back in the 1970s as something fun to do while everyone waited for spring — and raise a little money in the process, maybe break some world records. “People would come over from all over Republic County [...]
info2021-03-22T07:21:39-05:00March 22nd, 2021|
A year after Kansas made a temporary memorandum to allow businesses to serve alcohol to-go, some lawmakers are wanting to keep the option on tap. The exception was created to help businesses survive the pandemic. Both restaurants and drive-thrus have taken advantage of the to-go option. There is a bill that has already passed the House that would make the alcohol to-go sales permanent. "There will always be a group of individuals that will want to take takeout, and it just makes sense that their takeout should be paired with the beverage of their choice, and I think it's been hugely [...]
