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City to consider protecting renters from income source discrimination

info2024-10-21T09:20:44-05:00October 21st, 2024|

Manhattan residents may soon be protected from discrimination based on their source of income. City commissioners on Tuesday will discuss expanding the city’s non-discrimination ordinance to bar landlords, property owners and real estate brokers from refusing to rent to prospective tenants who want to pay with legal income other than job wages. That means tenants would be able to pay for housing using vouchers, disability payments, rent relief programs and other sources of income. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, source-of-income discrimination disproportionately affects people of color, people with disabilities, elderly people and women. Lawrence and Kansas City, Missouri, [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for October 18, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-10-21T08:39:53-05:00October 21st, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Three Kansas hospitals try rural emergency status

info2024-10-20T10:06:54-05:00October 20th, 2024|

Kansas has more rural hospitals at immediate risk of closure than any other state in the nation, with 31 of Kansas’s 98 rural inpatient hospitals at risk. Since 2010, eight Kansas hospitals have closed, leaving patients with less access to health care in their communities. The added barriers can add more difficulty on a population that already experiences health disparities compared to urban and suburban populations. Source: CJonline

Municipal Bond Trends for October 17, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-10-18T10:32:02-05:00October 18th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Municipal Bond Trends for October 16, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-10-17T09:40:10-05:00October 17th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Garden City approves plan for opioid litigation settlement funds

info2024-10-17T08:45:47-05:00October 17th, 2024|

The Garden City Commission approved a strategic plan for the expenditure of the city’s Opioid Settlement funds. Courtney Prewitt, Garden City Police Chief, said the city is set to receive a total of about $290,000 over the next 14 years as part of their participating in the state’s litigation settlements with “major pharmaceutical companies, distributors and related entities as part of the state’s efforts to hold accountable those responsible for the opioid crisis.” Source: GC Telegram/

Applications are open for Second Round of Funding to Improve Digital Skills for Kansans (Due: November 18)

info2024-10-16T13:25:15-05:00October 16th, 2024|

A total of $1.95 million in funds will be available to enhance the digital skills of Kansans.... The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) encourages local governments, community organizations, educational institutions, and other organizations to continue collaborating on enriching Kansas communities through digital advancements. ... To learn more about the entities eligible to apply, click here. Source: Kansas Department of Commerce

Municipal Bond Trends for October 15, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-10-16T09:43:54-05:00October 16th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Harvey County considers changes to road impact fees

info2024-10-16T08:37:25-05:00October 16th, 2024|

Harvey County Commissioners looked at making changes to the road impact fees that only some residents are required to pay. Initially set up in 2000, road impact fees are designed to help the townships with road improvement costs. When a resident or business moves to an area where the roads need improvements, they are charged a road improvement fee. Source: Harvey County Now

Bentley officers undergo drone training

info2024-10-16T08:36:29-05:00October 16th, 2024|

Bentley Police Chief J.T. Bryan, Deputy Chief Scott Harris and Officer Jeff Lappin all attended Drone Assessment and Response Tactics training from Sept. 24 to 26. The trio was also joined by an officer from Mount Hope and one from Colwich ... "We have already had drone complaints in Bentley,” Bryan said. “It’s obvious the ownership and use of drones continues to rapidly increase.” Source: Harvey County Now