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Johnson County, WYCO/KCK and neighboring metro governments mandate closure of restaurants, bars, movie theaters due to coronavirus risk

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The governments of Johnson County, Kan; Jackson County, Mo.; Kansas City, Mo., and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan. on Monday evening collectively agreed to implement measures to close restaurants, bars, taverns, clubs and movie theaters in their jurisdictions for 15 days. The closures begin effective at 12:01 a.m. on March 17. Exceptions are delivery, pickup and drive-through service. The jurisdictions agreed to revisit the decision on April 1 with an evaluation of conditions at that time. (Read more: Prairie Village Post)

Municipal Bond Trends for March 16, 2020

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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.

AG Derek Schmidt: KOMA requirements remain in effect amid COVID-19 response

info2020-03-17T07:48:16-05:00March 17th, 2020|

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is offering guidance to state and local governments on how to comply with the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) if in-person meetings of any public body are replaced with remote meetings by telephone or other communications equipment amid the developing federal, state and local response to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Nothing in state law allows for the suspension of the KOMA or its open government requirements,” Schmidt said. “In fact, in times like these, it’s more important than ever to ensure government remains open and accessible so Kansans are able to observe and understand how responses to [...]

Finney County Health Department setting up mobile coronavirus testing center

info2020-03-17T07:54:38-05:00March 17th, 2020|

The Finney County Health Department is working to set up a mobile coronavirus testing center. The center isn't operating yet and when it does, will only be used if needed, and if more testing resources become available. The idea with the center is for it to serve the same function as the health department. (Read more: KWCH News)

Parsons Municipal Building closed to public

info2020-03-17T07:52:46-05:00March 17th, 2020|

The Parsons Municipal Building is one of the many facilities that has been either closed to the public or restricted because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Parsons Recreation Commission also is closed, and the Parsons Public Library has suspended its activities. The Labette County Sheriff’s Office is considering changes for inmate visitations. While workers will still report for their jobs, the city of Parsons blocked the public’s access to the Municipal Building following the close of business on Monday. (Read more: Parsons Sun)

Round 2: Pittsburg, KS vs. Watertown, SD

info2020-03-17T07:51:12-05:00March 17th, 2020|

Welcome to the second round of the fifth annual Strongest Town Competition! This contest is our annual celebration of the towns and cities across North America (and even the world) who are building stronger communities, even in times of uncertainty and change. We’re down to our top eight contestants, and for this round, we asked them to cut back on the text and instead send us five photos, with a caption for each explaining how it illustrates the strength of their city. Check out the photo submissions from two of our elite eight contenders below, and cast your vote at the bottom [...]

City of Emporia issues restrictions for municipal buildings

info2020-03-18T08:40:33-05:00March 17th, 2020|

The city of Emporia released a coronavirus (COVID-19) schedule and operations of City Buildings on Monday afternoon. City Offices are highly recommending the public have limited access to the building and departments. In conjunction with the recommendation of health officials these schedules will remain in effect until further notice. The City of Emporia is working toward keeping employees and the public safe by discouraging crowds and encouraging distances of at least 6 feet of each other for a period less than 10 minutes in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. (Read more: Emporia Gazette)

Louisburg City Hall to close to combat coronavirus

info2020-03-17T07:51:49-05:00March 17th, 2020|

City Hall will close to the public beginning March 17, 2020, to follow the White House directive of “15 Days to Slow the Spread” of the coronavirus. If you need to make a utility payment, please drop your payment in the drop box located next to the doors on the west side of the building. You may also pay online and those instructions are in the next News & Announcement brief. (Read more: Louisburg, KS-Newsflash)

Kansas lawmakers moving to extend unemployment benefits

info2020-03-18T08:41:12-05:00March 17th, 2020|

Kansas lawmakers are moving to give unemployed workers an extra 10 weeks of benefits and allow them to start collecting the relief a week earlier than normal. The House commerce committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow people who've filed for unemployment benefits since Jan. 1 through April 1 to receive 26 weeks of benefits instead of the 16 weeks now allowed. (Read more: KAKE - News)

Prairie Village mayor declares local state of emergency, giving city authority to close businesses if necessary

info2020-03-17T07:42:38-05:00March 16th, 2020|

Prairie Village Mayor Eric Mikkelson on Monday declared a local state of emergency for the city in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The declaration will prompt the closure of city hall and the public works administration building to the public starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Additionally, it gives the city the authority to order business establishments, including bars and restaurants, to close temporarily; and to enforce the governor’s recently announced statewide restriction on gatherings of 50 or more people. The city council will convene at a special session Wednesday afternoon to discuss the length of the emergency declaration. (Read more: Shawnee [...]