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Fed Meeting to Focus on Laying Out Interest-Rate Strategy

Federal Reserve officials resume deliberations Wednesday about how to detail plans to support the economy now that they have formally adopted a strategy to keep interest rates lower for longer. Officials’ public remarks before entering their traditional pre-meeting quiet period two weeks ago suggested they hadn’t yet decided how to reconfigure their policy statement to reflect the new framework. This raises the prospect they could make a few changes now and more extensive ones later this year. The central bank releases its policy statement at 2 p.m. Eastern time along with new economic projections. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell follows with a press conference at 2:30 p.m., at which he could explain how he and his colleagues are thinking about possible additional steps.
Source: Wall Street Journal.

Ranson Financial2020-09-16T07:52:59-05:00September 16, 2020|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for September 15, 2020

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.

Ranson Financial2020-09-16T07:38:20-05:00September 16, 2020|News|

Newly discovered photos tell unique Udall tornado story

Greg Proctor, 69, said he was helping his friends Joyce and Bill Shook at their home this summer when the couple showed him some photos they found buried away in their belongings. “So I took them home and looked at them. The more I looked at them, I realized they were original pictures because they had original handwriting on the back from whoever took them,” said Proctor. Proctor scanned the photos depicting the aftermath of the tornado and posted them to Facebook. “People started piping in that they had never seen those pictures before,” Proctor explained. “Gosh, within just a few days we had over 100 hits on those pictures with people with their individual stories and personal accounts.”
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2020-09-16T07:28:42-05:00September 15, 2020|News|

COVID-19 hits the Great Bend Police Department prompting a request for assistance from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office

Overwhelming call loads and officer shortages is the reality the Great Bend Police Department is facing after more than two dozen employees have either tested positive or are in quarantine for COVID-19. The exposures have impacted officers from command to patrol, straining the Great Bend Police Department’s rank-and-file and making it difficult to keep up with the call load. The department has even been forced to start moving their detectives to patrol. However, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office is now offering their help to keep up with the demand.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2020-09-16T07:29:27-05:00September 15, 2020|News|

Wichita Police Department launches program to help clear non-DUI traffic warrants from records

The Wichita Police Department announced Tuesday they are launching ‘Second Chance Thursday’ — a program providing an opportunity for citizens to quickly clear traffic warrants on their records without going through the Sedgwick County jail. This opportunity is only for city-issued traffic citation warrants that don’t involve driving under the influence. Second Chance Thursday will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Patrol West Community Policing Office, 5803 W. Central.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2020-09-16T07:29:36-05:00September 15, 2020|News|

Harvey County Commission extends face mask order through Oct. 19

The Harvey County Commission voted at its commission meeting on Tuesday to extend a local order requiring face masks to be worn through Oct. 19 in a continued effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The face mask order requires individuals to wear a face mask over their nose and mouth in any indoor or outdoor public space where social distancing cannot be maintained at all times. It is the second extension of the local face mask order. The commission implemented a local order beginning July 15, and extended it on Aug. 11.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2020-09-16T07:29:56-05:00September 15, 2020|News|

Girard residents to receive free meals thanks to grant

Starting this Friday, Girard residents will be eligible for free meals through a grant. Greenbush and the city of Girard partnered together to offer this with CDBG funds. Residents can get free meals from September 18th through the 25th at 102 North Ozark from 10:30 a.m. To 12:30 p.m. All they need to bring is either their driver’s license or a bill to show their proof of residency. Food will be given out on a first come first served basis.
Source: KSNF/KODE

Ranson Financial2020-09-16T07:30:19-05:00September 15, 2020|News|

Continuing mask order in Johnson County, Kansas, will go up for debate this week

Johnson County, Kansas, leaders will consider whether to keep requiring residents to wear masks this week. It comes after a county commissioner falsely claimed the mask mandate had already been lifted. ShananiGanns Boutique in Shawnee is chock full of unique items. Tucked in with all the merchandise are row after row of face masks. “We have masks for first communions, for weddings, for every high school and grade school,” said ShananiGanns owner Kristina Gann Albright. Sales of the coverings have helped lift the small business up after losses suffered during the stay-at-home orders when its doors were closed.
Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 – WDAF

Ranson Financial2020-09-16T07:30:40-05:00September 15, 2020|News|

Basehor establishes Municipal Services Department

The city of Basehor has created a new Municipal Services Department. City Administrator Leslee Rivarola said in a news release that the department will oversee all public infrastructure in Basehor. This will include building permits and inspections. According to Rivarola, the city is taking a “one-stop shop” approach to deliver construction services by consolidating certain services under the leadership of one department.”
Source: Leavenworth Times

Ranson Financial2020-09-16T07:30:53-05:00September 15, 2020|News|

The Federal Reserve will stay on hold until 2023, according to CNBC survey

In the first CNBC Fed Survey since the Federal Reserve announced its new, more dovish monetary policy strategy, respondents now forecast no rate hikes from the central bank until 2023. The results are a potential first sign that the Fed’s new strategy of targeting average inflation, where it will allow inflation to run above its 2% target for an unspecified time, have had an immediate impact on the rate outlook. The new average forecast, which has the Fed on hold until February 2023, is six months later than the July survey and comes amid more upbeat views on the economic recovery and higher inflation forecasts. Under the previous strategy, where the Fed aimed for a symmetrical 2% target, those conditions might have brought forward the outlook for rate hikes.
Source: CNBC

Ranson Financial2020-09-16T07:31:34-05:00September 15, 2020|News|

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Fed Meeting to Focus on Laying Out Interest-Rate Strategy

Municipal Bond Trends for September 15, 2020

Newly discovered photos tell unique Udall tornado story

COVID-19 hits the Great Bend Police Department prompting a request for assistance from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office

Wichita Police Department launches program to help clear non-DUI traffic warrants from records

Harvey County Commission extends face mask order through Oct. 19

Girard residents to receive free meals thanks to grant

Continuing mask order in Johnson County, Kansas, will go up for debate this week

Basehor establishes Municipal Services Department

The Federal Reserve will stay on hold until 2023, according to CNBC survey

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