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Businesses in Kansas competing to recruit workers

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Bogey's, a restaurant in Hutchinson, has been trying to hire new staff for three months. Many other local businesses are in a similar position. Tyler Davis, the owner of Bogey's, says it's making it tough to fill vacant positions, "The competition has become really, really hard." As Kansans return to their favorite spots, many businesses like Bogey's are realizing they are short-staffed. "We can't hire anybody, and businesses as busy as it's been in over, well over a year -- so it's a stressful time for everybody," Davis said. The demand, making owners put their money where their mouth is. "Starting [...]

Help for Wichita renters hits $1.4 million so far; city works to dig out of backlog

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More than two months into its new emergency rental aid program, the city of Wichita has approved more than $1 million in funds for almost 9% of applicants but expects to pick up the pace in the coming weeks. The Wichita Emergency Rental Assistance program opened the online-only applications on Feb. 22, funded by federal money from the economic stimulus bill passed in December. When the legislation set aside dollars specifically for rental assistance, the city created its program, dubbed WERAP. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Municipal Bond Trends for May 13, 2021

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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.

Governor Laura Kelly Announces 132 new Jobs in Neodesha

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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that London-based Sicut Enterprises has selected Neodesha as the site of their new North American manufacturing hub, projected to create 132 new full-time jobs over the next five years. “Sicut’s new manufacturing hub will create over 130 good-paying manufacturing jobs and generate significant investment for Neodesha and the entire Southeast region,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Our ability to recruit companies like Sicut to put down roots, proves that with our central location and world-class workforce, Kansas can compete for jobs and businesses around the globe.” Sicut Enterprises Limited is the European market leader for the manufacture [...]

Sedgwick County offering COVID vaccine to ages 12 to 15

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Sean Wentling patted his little brother on the back Thursday as he walked toward a station at the former downtown library to receive his first COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to the 12 to 15 age group earlier this week. Kansas officials signed off on its use for that age group Wednesday night, making roughly 160,000 children eligible to receive the shot starting Thursday, according to Kansas Department of Health and Environment officials. “This is an incredible step forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,” KDHE Secretary Dr. Lee Norman said [...]

Rep. Davids asks for $617 million in federal dollars for major highway work in Lenexa, Overland Park

info2021-05-14T07:03:48-05:00May 13th, 2021|

Rep. Sharice Davids has requested up to $617 million in federal transportation funds to help pay for a few major highway projects in Johnson County, the lion’s share of which are aimed at funding long-hoped-for work in Lenexa. The projects are designed to improve traffic flow as Johnson County highways become more congested, particularly a stretch of U.S. 69 through southern Overland Park as well as the interchange of I-35, I-435 and K-19 highways, often referred to as the Johnson County Gateway, in Lenexa. “Each of these projects would help keep us safe and reduce the congestion that has plagued our [...]

CDC: You can ditch the mask in most places, indoors and out, if fully vaccinated

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Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear a mask in most situations, indoors and outdoors, federal health officials said in an updated set of recommendations Thursday that marks a major turning point in the pandemic. The announcement is a shift from earlier federal guidance, which had urged people who are vaccinated to continue wearing a face mask when indoors with anyone not vaccinated or when in large-group settings. With a larger share of Americans vaccinated and a growing stack of studies confirming the vaccines’ effectiveness, Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said the [...]

Governor Laura Kelly Announces 450 New Jobs in Overland Park

info2021-05-14T07:04:19-05:00May 13th, 2021|

Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the announcement that TTEC Holdings, Inc., a world leader in global digital customer experience technology and services, will create 450 new jobs in Overland Park. The company is initially creating work-from-home positions to ultimately be housed within a new office location being built in Overland Park. These positions will be a hybrid of on-site and remote work. “TTEC Holdings will bring 450 new, high-paying jobs to Overland Park and will enhance our ability to attract new, cutting-edge businesses and talent to our state,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “We’ll continue making strategic investments in our foundation and [...]

Sedgwick County looking at budget challenges for 2022

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Sedgwick County commissioners have been involved in a series of meetings during the past week with department leaders, hearing about their funding needs for 2022. After the past year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, County Manager Tom Stolz says the county will face challenges next year with employee compensation, workforce and staffing challenges, and stressed operations in criminal justice, first responders and the mental health system. Stolz said the Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney and District Court are having workforce challenges and operational challenges with backlogs that the pandemic has made worse. Source: Country 101.3 KFDI

Osage County deputies recognized as life savers for heroic efforts

info2021-05-14T07:03:31-05:00May 13th, 2021|

Monday, May 10, 2021, during the Osage County Commission meeting, Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells presented commendation bars and Life Saving Awards to sheriff’s deputies Cory Hamilton, Christian Moran, and Clayton Hartpence. Wells described the incident that occurred Feb. 25, 2021, in which Hamilton and Moran responded to a report of a non-responsive person at a residence in Scranton, Kan. Deputies, Osage County EMS, and Scranton first responders were dispatched to the scene, but Hamilton and Moran were the first to arrive. ... “The quick response and immediate actions by deputies Hamilton and Moran resulted in this selfless act of saving [...]