info2022-02-27T14:16:20-06:00February 27th, 2022|
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Friday that the nation's top pharmaceutical distributors reached a $26 billion opioid settlement to help fund the nation to treat and prevent opioid addiction. Under a state law enacted last year, the money received from this settlement will be used to address substance abuse and help ensure addiction services are provided through the state. Source: KSN-TV
info2022-02-27T14:15:04-06:00February 27th, 2022|
Despite new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on indoor masking, Roeland Park says it will keep its indoor mask mandate until at least March 16. Almost 7,000 people live in Roeland Park, and a lot more drive through it. When those people stop at a Roeland Park business, they must wear a mask. Masks are required in any business or facility – the exceptions are private residences, schools, and places of worship. This has been in place since January. Source: KMBC.com
info2022-02-27T14:14:37-06:00February 27th, 2022|
The indoor mask mandate in Prairie Village will now expire March 1 instead of March 16. City council members unanimously approved that change Tuesday. They also voted to return to hybrid meetings instead of all virtual. Mission's indoor mask mandate runs out Wednesday. The changes come as new COVID-19 cases continue to drop. Source: KMBC.com
info2022-02-25T09:04:55-06:00February 25th, 2022|
U.S. Treasury yields inched up Friday, as investors monitored the latest developments around the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose by 3.5 basis points to 2.009% by around 8:10 a.m. ET. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond moved 1.5 basis points up to 2.308%. Yields move inversely to prices and 1 basis point is equal to 0.01%. The 2-year note yield, meanwhile, ticked 7.6 basis points higher to about 1.622%. Friday's moves come after a volatile session Thursday across assets, including bonds. The 10-year traded as low as 1.85% on Thursday — pushing [...]
info2022-02-25T09:04:20-06:00February 25th, 2022|
The National League of Cities (NLC) is releasing the results of a new National Municipal Afterschool and Summer Learning survey which reveals the evolution of municipal investments in afterschool and summer learning programs throughout the pandemic. Afterschool and summer learning opportunities are vital for student success and have played a particularly supportive role in the lives of children and families throughout the pandemic. These programs often serve as a lifeline for young people to access essential enrichment and recreational activities, nutritious snacks and meals, academic support, and career exposure, while also assuring working families that their children are safe and engaged. [...]
info2022-02-25T09:02:45-06:00February 25th, 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.
info2022-02-25T00:05:25-06:00February 25th, 2022|
The Kansas state treasurer, a legislator and a former school board member Wednesday called on Attorney General Derek Schmidt to advance a slow-moving investigation of potential price gouging tied to spikes in natural gas prices during Winter Storm Uri one year ago. Last February, Schmidt launched an investigation into the natural gas prices, which left Kansas with more than $1 billion in economic fallout. Gas prices rose by nearly 200 times, and experts expect Kansas utility payers will be feeling the aftereffects for a decade. Seven months after the storm, as utilities were negotiating plans to pass higher rates onto costumes, [...]
info2022-02-25T09:00:51-06:00February 25th, 2022|
Lenexa in 2021 saw high resident satisfaction, a return of some popular local events and continued growth and development at some much-watched sites, including the Lenexa Public Market and City Center. These were some of the key takeaways in a virtual State of the City video released Wednesday by the city. Mayor Mike Boehm had been set to give an in-person address earlier this month during a Lenexa Chamber of Commerce luncheon, but that event was canceled due to rising COVID-19 cases at the time. Here are a few takeaways from the State of the City video: Once again, Lenexa has [...]
info2022-02-24T23:57:19-06:00February 24th, 2022|
A bill barring local governments from regulating plastic grocery bags and other material easily cleared the Senate on Wednesday. The Senate passed the bill 27-13, answer calls for the Legislature to bring consistency to state regulations for so-called “auxiliary containers,” which include bags, cup, packages, containers and bottles. The bill now goes to the House. Supporters of the legislation said that when cities try to limit or ban certain types of containers it leads to a “hodgepodge” of regulations that vary from one jurisdiction to the next and cause confusion for businesses. “This does not prohibit anyone from choosing to use [...]
info2022-02-24T23:54:33-06:00February 24th, 2022|
When you get your property tax appraisal notice in the mail early next month, prepare to see a higher number than you’re used to. As a result of an overheated housing market, the median sale price of homes in Sedgwick County topped $200,000 for the first time. Consequently, tax appraisals are up this year for 88% of residential property owners, appraiser Mark Clark reported to the County Commission on Wednesday. Only 3% of homes declined in value. The median increase is 7%, largest for homes in the coveted $175,000-$225,000 band where the market is hottest, Clark said. Source: Local News | [...]
