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Here’s how officials are working to make Topeka ‘the ideal site’ for new aviation jobs

info2024-04-14T13:10:41-05:00April 14th, 2024|

Wichita has long been known as the Air Capital of the World. Efforts are taking off to likewise turn Topeka into a key center of operations in the aviation industry. The Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority and economic development officials here are teaming up to work to create an environment aimed at bringing hundreds of aviation jobs to Topeka, The Capital-Journal was told recently by Curtis Sneden, director of economic development for the MTAA. Source: CJonline

Municipal Bond Trends for April 11, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-04-12T09:55:51-05:00April 12th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. 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 April 10, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-04-11T10:15:54-05:00April 11th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. 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.

Hot inflation data pushes market’s rate cut expectations to September

info2024-04-11T07:31:07-05:00April 11th, 2024|

As recently as January, investors had high hopes that the Federal Reserve was about to embark on a rate-cutting campaign that would reverse some of the most aggressive policy tightening in decades. Three months of inflation data have brought those expectations back down to earth. March's consumer price index report Wednesday helped verify worries that inflation is proving stickier than thought, giving credence to caution from Fed policymakers and finally dashing the market's hopes that the central bank would be approving as many as seven rate cuts this year. Source: CNBC

Public works director made interim city administrator of Hiawatha

info2024-04-11T07:28:19-05:00April 11th, 2024|

Public Works Director Brad Scott was made Interim City Administrator based on approval by all city commissioners at the end of Monday’s City Commission meeting. In the meanwhile as Scott serves in the interim position, he will also advertise the city administrator position. Mayor Becky Shamburg congratulated Scott for accepting the position. Source: City Government | hiawathaworldonline.com

North Newton changes marijuana possession from misdemeanor to infraction

info2024-04-11T07:25:14-05:00April 11th, 2024|

People caught with a small amount of marijuana in their vehicles in North Newton will be issued a traffic infraction ticket if this is their first offense. North Newton City Council members unanimously passed 4-0 an ordinance amending the uniform public offense code for possession of marijuana on Monday night. Councilman Dennis Campbell was not at the meeting. Source: Harvey County Now

Merriam latest JoCo city poised to tighten rules on AirBnbs

info2024-04-11T07:24:51-05:00April 11th, 2024|

The Merriam City Council on Monday mostly expressed interest in stricter regulations for short-term rentals — such as AirBnbs or Vrbos — within the city. This comes about a month after the city of Fairway approved stricter regulations for short-term rentals. Currently, Merriam treats short-term rentals the same as regular rental units, subjecting short-term rentals to landlord licensing and rental inspection requirements. Source: Johnson County Post

Shawnee agrees to loan money to 2 new downtown businesses

info2024-04-11T07:24:30-05:00April 11th, 2024|

Shawnee City Council approved two forgivable loans for new businesses coming to the area.... Both loans come from the Shawnee Entrepreneurial and Economic Development grant program (SEED, which is a city-run program that provides one-time payments in the form of forgivable loans to businesses as part of the city’s efforts to encourage expansion of existing businesses and attraction of new employers, according to city documents. Source: Johnson County Post

Bonner Springs creates STAR bond district for 180-acre Mattel theme park

info2024-04-11T07:23:45-05:00April 11th, 2024|

The Bonner Springs City Council laid the groundwork for tax incentives to support the development of a $490 million Mattel-themed entertainment hub near the Kansas Speedway. On Monday, the City Council unanimously approved the creation of a new sales tax revenue (STAR) bond district to support the potential creation of a Mattel-themed amusement park, three new hotels, a Christmas village and various other entertainment spaces. Source: Kansas City Business Journal

Kearny County students learn about fentanyl prevention

info2024-04-10T10:54:27-05:00April 10th, 2024|

Students in Kearny County learned about fentanyl prevention April 3 in two presentations, one at Lakin High School and the other at Deerfield High School. The 45-minute assemblies featured a new DARE fentanyl curriculum designed to teach students good decision-making skills that will help them lead healthy lives and cope with high-risk circumstances including drugs like fentanyl. The Kearny County assemblies were two of the first presented in the state of Kansas using the new fentanyl prevention curriculum. Presenters included Randy Combs, Kansas Attorney General’s office Statewide DARE Program coordinator; DARE officers, Deputy Kyle Carlisle and Detective Garnett Hartman; and Kearny [...]