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County could pay 160% more for fuel in 2023

info2022-06-22T08:16:35-05:00June 22nd, 2022|

If oil companies still keep fuel prices high in the coming months, Labette County is looking at paying 160% more for fuel in 2023, Labette County commissioners heard on Monday. Public Works Director Sandy Krider seeks bids on a fuel contract for the county each year. Many departments (including the sheriff, ambulance service, appraiser’s office, Public Works, Noxious Weeds vehicles, abandoned cemetery vehicles and mowers and the city of Altamont) use this unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel by pumping it out of the Public Works tanks in Altamont using an access card. Source: Parsons Sun

Municipal Bond Trends for June 21, 2022

info2022-06-22T08:02:02-05:00June 22nd, 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.

Colorful mural coming to downtown Great Bend

info2022-06-22T07:44:46-05:00June 21st, 2022|

As part of the ongoing efforts to improve the 2000 block of Forest Avenue for the Final Fridays on Forest events, the Great Bend City Council Monday night approved a request from Great Bend Alive Inc. to repair and paint the alley between the 2000 block of Forest and the 2000 block of Lakin with a colorful geometric pattern. Source: Great Bend Tribune

Emporia Main Street earns accreditation

info2022-06-21T23:10:37-05:00June 21st, 2022|

Emporia Main Street has once again earned accreditation through Main Street America for meeting "rigorous performance standards," it announced last week. Main Street America, a program of the National Main Street Center, works to revitalize older and historic commercial districts to build vibrant neighborhoods and thriving economies. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization. Source: Emporia Gazette

Prairie Village tackles zoning laws in effort to create attainable housing

info2022-06-22T07:55:39-05:00June 21st, 2022|

Living in Prairie Village is becoming less and less affordable, and as fewer people can afford to reside there, some officials are working to create opportunities for attainable housing. On Tuesday evening, the City Council will vote on recommended changes to zoning regulations to create opportunities to develop and preserve attainable housing — and to solidify the city's position to advocate for attainable housing in regional initiatives. Source: Kansas City Business Journal

IRS boosts business mileage rates as gas prices soar

info2022-06-22T07:57:03-05:00June 21st, 2022|

The Internal Revenue Service has some good news for taxpayers who use the federal mileage rate for business use of a vehicle. With gas prices soaring at the pumps, the IRS has increased the standard business travel reimbursement rate to 62.5 cents per mile, up 4 cents from the rate of 58.5 cents that went into effect in January. The new rate goes into effect on July 1 through Dec. 31. The rate applies for use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck. Source: IRS

Wichita considers changing charges for fentanyl test strips

info2022-06-22T07:59:41-05:00June 21st, 2022|

Right now it is illegal to possess a fentanyl test strip in the City of Wichita. But some members of the community say that the strips save lives, and the penalties for possession should be relaxed. On Tuesday, members of the Wichita City Council came together to discuss the issue. In the end, they decided to table any action on fentanyl test strips, and during their discussion, there were mixed opinions about what the city council should do. "I think we need to get moving of these fentanyl test strips as soon as possible. This is something that could save lives," [...]

Up to $500 fine waits for those who break Emporia fireworks ordinance

info2022-06-21T22:50:19-05:00June 21st, 2022|

The City of Emporia is reminding residents about the city's fireworks ordinance ahead of the July 4 holiday. Fireworks are allowed within the corporate limits of Emporia between June 27 and July 5 from the hours of 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Other rules are as follows: No fireworks may be discharged in the streets. No fireworks may be discharged in parks, the golf course, city parking lots or recreational fields, the zoo, the rec center or the aquatic center parking lot. No fireworks may be discharged within 200 square feet of the property line of a hospital, a school or [...]

KCKCC receives $1.4 million grant to serve local high school students

info2022-06-21T19:03:53-05:00June 21st, 2022|

Kansas City Kansas Community College has been awarded $1.4 million by the U.S. Department of Education to implement the Upward Bound program. The grant begins in fall 2022 and will continue through August 2027. “Being awarded the Upward Bound grant allows Kansas City Kansas Community College to expand services into schools to help those students who need it the most. These expanded services, built around intensive and intentional academic and student support services, will help increase high school graduation rates and college preparedness,” said Dr. Greg Mosier, president of KCKCC. “The Upward Bound program expands KCKCC’s ability to positively impact workforce [...]

State Board of Regents freezes tuition for students of state universities

info2022-06-22T08:01:20-05:00June 21st, 2022|

On Wednesday, June 15, the Kansas Board of Regents voted to hold tuition flat at state universities during the upcoming school year, something they were able to do because of the historic level of funding provided by the budget Governor Laura Kelly signed in May. As part of her budget, Governor Kelly restored university funding to pre-pandemic levels to enable state universities to freeze tuition and knock down barriers to higher education. “I’m pleased that my call to freeze tuition at state universities has been taken up, especially as pandemic-induced inflation impacts the lives of Kansan students and their families,” Governor [...]