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Full measure of mask impact still weeks out

info2020-07-30T08:20:48-05:00July 29th, 2020|

Reno County commissioners and the county’s health officer agreed on Tuesday that individual school districts in the county should each draft their own reopening plan for the coming school year — rather than have a countywide plan — and have the county health officer review it for recommendations. Reno County Health Department director Nick Baldetti, meanwhile, advised it will probably be at least another two weeks — and possibly three to five — before the county sees the effects of a mandatory mask order imposed in the county two weeks ago. That estimate is based on data from Douglas County, which [...]

Riley County health officer issues new health order

info2020-07-30T08:20:57-05:00July 29th, 2020|

New coronavirus-related rules are coming to Riley County. Beginning 12:01 a.m. Thursday, large gatherings of up to 2,000 people will be allowed. But you’ll need to get a permit at least 14 days in advance. You can fill out a request form here. Strict safety measures would have to be put in place for a gathering to be approved. According to the order, regularly held church services aren’t considered to be events and are exempt. Also under this new order, people must be seated at restaurants and bars. No standing is allowed at bar counter-tops. Dancing also isn’t allowed. Bars and [...]

Lawrence schools to begin online classes after Labor Day

info2020-07-30T08:21:07-05:00July 29th, 2020|

The Lawrence school district has decided to start its school year after Labor Day with at least six weeks of online learning because of the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. The Lawrence Journal-world reports school board members voted Monday to begin with fully remote learning and consider later in the year whether to adopt a hybrid model that would allow for students to spend some school days in classrooms and others at home with remote learning. Three of Kansas’ largest school districts voted last week not to resume their classes until after the holiday. (Read more: 1350 KMAN)

Governor announces relief from online driver’s license renewal age restrictions

info2020-07-30T08:21:23-05:00July 29th, 2020|

Governor Laura Kelly today announced she signed an Executive Order that will extend Executive Order #20-46, which helps make renewing driver’s licenses easier for people across the state. Executive Order #20-60 offers temporary relief from age restrictions that prohibit applicants 50 years of age or older from applying to renew their driver’s license online. Under the new order, all drivers under the age of 65 are permitted to use the online renewal system. (Read more: Atchison Globe Now)

Loose animals have towns’ police running wild

info2020-07-30T08:27:29-05:00July 29th, 2020|

Police around Marion County have had an adventurous month of animal-control incidents. Marion and Hillsboro police are dog-catchers by necessity. Their communities have no official positions for the job. Peabody has a part-time dog-catcher, but if the dog-catcher is not working, it falls to police to handle issues like loose dogs, police chief Bruce Burke said. (Read more: Marion County RECORD)

Kansas can’t close businesses, limit crowds to fight coronavirus for seven more weeks

info2020-07-29T07:38:08-05:00July 29th, 2020|

Even as coronavirus cases mount and hospitalizations rise in Kansas, Gov. Laura Kelly will be unable to impose statewide restrictions on businesses or mass gatherings until Sept. 15 under a new state law. Because of a single paragraph in a measure hastily passed during a special session last month, neither Kelly, a Democrat, nor her Republican rivals in the Legislature can do much to stem the rising tide of COVID-19 cases when it comes to businesses and gatherings — even if they could agree on a course of action. A provision in House Bill 2016 appears to render the entire state [...]

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Department of Commerce’s Third KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair

info2020-07-29T07:36:05-05:00July 29th, 2020|

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the third KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair will be held today, Tuesday, July 28, through Thursday, July 30. “We need to maintain a strong, healthy workforce in our state, and getting Kansans back to work safely is one of my top priorities,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The KANSASWORKS virtual job fair has proven to be a creative and effective way to connect Kansans with jobs opportunities, and will be important as our economy recovers from the challenges of COVID-19.” The virtual fair will allow job seekers to easily live chat with employers from across the [...]

Two large school systems in western Kansas will reopen with safety precautions, one going hybrid

info2020-07-29T07:19:44-05:00July 29th, 2020|

The majority of western Kansas schools look to reopen at their original start dates in August. In Garden City, the school board met Monday to discuss their plans. Garden City Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in southwest Kansas with nearly 7,300 students. Their schools will welcome students back into the classrooms officially on September 1 for a full day of class. However, students that are entering elementary, fifth, seventh, ninth, and tenth grades as well as students new to the district will start school on August 31 with a half-day orientation. In order to keep their students safe, [...]

Salina, Saline County reach agreement on Expo Center

info2020-07-29T07:19:03-05:00July 29th, 2020|

A lease on the Expo Center property has been officially approved by both the city of Salina and Saline County. After unanimous votes by both the city and county commissions, the lease, which is for 30 years and will begin on Jan. 1, 2021, was approved. The general terms of the lease allow the county to use the city’s property in Kenwood Park for the Saline County Livestock and Expo Center. In exchange for this, the county has agreed to make a number of upgrades... (Read more: News - Salina Journal)

Municipal Bond Trends for July 28, 2020

info2020-07-29T07:18:12-05:00July 29th, 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.