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Trump approves Kansas disaster request, allowing state to receive federal funding

President Donald Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for Kansas, a move that will make federal assistance available to the state as it fights the new coronavirus.
The White House announced Monday that Trump approved the declaration on Sunday. The decision comes as hundreds of additional Kansas cases are expected in the coming days.
The White House statement said Trump declared a “major disaster” exists in Kansas. The declaration means that federal funding will be available to the state government, along with tribal governments, local governments and certain non-profit organizations “for emergency protective measures” for all areas impacted by COVID-19.
Read more: Wichita Eagle.

Ranson Financial2020-03-30T08:41:57-05:00March 30, 2020|News|

Municipal bond interest rates continue to come back down

Municipal benchmark yields were five to 10 basis points lower Friday, extending the market’s recent rally through the end of the week.
The municipal market has weathered an unprecedented, volatile month during which the market swung from record-low yields to a 200-basis-point selloff before erasing much of the losses as the impact of the coronavirus ravages the global economy.
The virus led to unprecedented Fed interventions in the markets. For the first time ever, it will buy VRDNs and short- and long-term municipal bonds — a move the Fed did not even consider in the 2008 financial crisis.
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The Federal government will provide $2 trillion through a stimulus package passed Friday that will give direct cash payments to governments, industries and individuals to attempt to prop up the U.S. economy.
Read more: Bond Buyer.

Ranson Financial2020-03-30T08:25:34-05:00March 30, 2020|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for March 27, 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 Financial2026-10-22T10:29:40-05:00March 30, 2020|Finance|

Kansas Gov. Kelly announces statewide stay-at-home order to halt spread of COVID-19

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly imposed a statewide stay at home order Saturday in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Kelly said the measure, which follows similar orders in the state’s most populous counties, is necessary to give health care workers the time to prepare for the peak of the virus and soften its impact on the state.
“We’re simply not ready for what we anticipate will be the peak of this pandemic,” Kelly said at a news conference Saturday.
The order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. It will end on April 19.
Under the stay-at-home order, people can still leave their homes to get food, medicine or other household necessities; receive medical care; take care of other household members in another location; and to exercise.
Businesses performing essential functions can still operate through the stay-at-home order.
(Read more: Local News |)

Ranson Financial2020-03-30T08:17:24-05:00March 30, 2020|News|

City of Wichita employees furloughed due to Coronavirus

City employees received an email Friday telling them to stay home: they were furloughed. The city came to the decision because the city’s workforce needed to be adjusted to what is essential at this time.
According to Jim Jonas, the strategic communications director for the City of Wichita, “The city is trying to be thoughtful, prudent, responsible about how we manage the work of the city.”
With Sedgwick County putting in place a stay at home order due to the Coronavirus earlier this week, it put organizations in a bind on what to do with non-essential employees who were working. The city furloughed 301 employees on Friday because they could not complete their work at home and were not essential enough to come in.
(Read more: KAKE – News)

Ranson Financial2020-03-30T08:00:08-05:00March 29, 2020|News|

Criminal citations and fines: Johnson County prepares to enforce coronavirus orders

Johnson County law enforcement could issue criminal citations and fines if residents or businesses violate the metrowide stay-at-home order, Assistant County Manager Joe Connor said Friday — although he does not expect that to be a common occurrence.
Violations of the order — which went in effect Tuesday — would first come with a warning, he said. But police departments could issue citations, or even take action to close a business, if violations continue and are severe enough.
“Nobody is interested in issuing a ticket. We’re not planning on closing any businesses at this time,” Connor said. “But we’re trying to provide education and get people to understand they need to comply for a lot of reasons. We’re trying to minimize the effect (coronavirus) is going to have on our community. We can’t just ignore what is happening.”
(Read more: KC Star Local News)

Ranson Financial2020-03-30T08:02:12-05:00March 29, 2020|News|

Health officials say the pandemic could peak in Kansas in April

The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the Kansas City area continued to rise Friday as Kansas health officials predicted an April peak for the virus and area governments took unprecedented action to stem the spread of the virus.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Friday afternoon that 34 new cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed, bringing the state’s total to 203.
Missouri health officials reported that 670 cases had been confirmed, up 168 from Thursday. In Kansas City, officials on Friday afternoon said 77 cases have been confirmed in the city, an increase of 19 from the day before.
Lee Norman, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, on Friday predicted cases of the virus will peak in the state in mid-to-late April.
(Read more: KC Star Local News)

Ranson Financial2020-03-30T08:03:00-05:00March 29, 2020|News|

Sedgwick County coronavirus cases double in two days, now at 42. Kansas tops 300

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Sedgwick County has more than doubled in two days as the state number has topped 300.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment officials said in a Sunday news release that there are 42 known cases of COVID-19 in Sedgwick County. The new number comes after 20 cases had been confirmed on Friday and 33 cases on Saturday.
County health officials said on Friday that the disease had officially reached the point of “community spread” in Sedgwick County, meaning that it was being spread primarily from resident to resident.
Read more: Local News |)

Ranson Financial2020-03-30T08:04:32-05:00March 29, 2020|News|

Labette Health collects masks, other supplies

Labette Health is gearing up for a potential influx of sick patients from the COVID-19 pandemic and has received supply donations from local residents and businesses to help with that preparation.
Areas of the country where patient numbers have climbed rapidly are struggling to get needed supplies of N-95 masks, face shields, gowns and gloves because of supply shortages and bottlenecks. “Our leadership team, physicians, providers and staff have been doing a remarkable job of getting in the necessary supplies and equipment beforehand,” said Kerri Beardmore, Labette Health’s marketing director. “We currently have an adequate supply of protective equipment; however, we have to be prepared for the unknown. In a crisis such as this, there is never too much.”
(Read more: Parsons Sun)

Ranson Financial2020-03-30T08:01:15-05:00March 28, 2020|News|

‘They’re scared’: Doctors lack safety gear in fight against coronavirus in KC region

Expecting a surge of patients from the new coronavirus pandemic, doctors and nurses across the Kansas City area are being forced to do things they haven’t done before.
They are sterilizing disposable face masks and bleaching gowns, items they used to throw away immediately. They’re trying to reuse as many as they can and stretch the critical gear that protects them from the virus as they care for patients.
Some hospitals say they have enough personal protective equipment, or PPE, for now. But about half of Missouri’s hospitals report they have shortages and many in Kansas are scrambling to find supplies.
(Read more: KC Star Local News)

Ranson Financial2020-03-30T08:02:00-05:00March 28, 2020|News|

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Trump approves Kansas disaster request, allowing state to receive federal funding

Municipal bond interest rates continue to come back down

Municipal Bond Trends for March 27, 2020

Kansas Gov. Kelly announces statewide stay-at-home order to halt spread of COVID-19

City of Wichita employees furloughed due to Coronavirus

Criminal citations and fines: Johnson County prepares to enforce coronavirus orders

Health officials say the pandemic could peak in Kansas in April

Sedgwick County coronavirus cases double in two days, now at 42. Kansas tops 300

Labette Health collects masks, other supplies

‘They’re scared’: Doctors lack safety gear in fight against coronavirus in KC region

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