The Kansas Association of School Board Boards has hired an attorney to look into possible price gouging. The Newton school district, which saw a gas bill more than six times what it usually receives, is among the districts planning to fight back. ...The attorney looking into schools’ gas bills will potentially represent up to 178 public school districts across the state. Kansas has 309 public school districts. There is also word that the University of Kansas and Kansas State University are involved in the case. With what it’s facing, the fear for the Newton school district is that ultimately, students could [...]

The State of Kansas, Community Development Block Grant – CV3 (CDBGCV3) program has been awarded an additional $4.5 million in addition to CARES Act funding. This program has been a powerful tool in helping Kansas communities retain jobs and businesses during the pandemic. CDBG – CV3 Program: • This program will award an additional $4.5 million in CARES Act funding. • CDBG – CV3 eligibility will be limited to community Economic Development projects that are retaining jobs. • Awards will be made in accordance with federal CARES Act funding and HUD. • Awards are made when no other funds are available. [...]

The Santa Fe Trail is turning 200. This international highway of sorts began in 1821, running from Franklin, Mo., to Santa Fe, N.M., which was part of Mexico at that time. Kansas is the only state that is crossed in its entirety by the trail. The Santa Fe Trail Association has created activities and events to celebrate this historic milestone. The SFTA Quivira Chapter, which covers McPherson, Rice and Barton counties, designed activities to help youth and adults learn more about the SFT and its place in local history. On April 17, a program featuring tales of buffalo soldiers will take [...]

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.

Lawrence will be awarded more than $1.6 million in funding from the latest federal pandemic relief package to increase affordable housing and other supports to address homelessness. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced that as part of the American Rescue Plan it will allocate nearly $5 billion to help communities across the country create affordable housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness, according to a HUD news release. The supplemental funding is allocated through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to 651 grantees, including states and local governments. The $5 billion includes $39 [...]