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Cities, counties in Kansas decide on sales tax questions
Cities and counties across Kansas decided on sales tax questions on Tuesday. Out of the 19 sales tax questions, 11 of them have passed so far. Read more: KSN-TV
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How Kansas voters decided on school bond measures
Kansas voters weighed in on several school bond measures Tuesday that would fund millions of dollars in facility upgrades and new construction projects. Most got the thumbs-up. Read more: KSN-TV
El Dorado voters approve ban on data centers, battery energy storage systems
Voters in El Dorado on Tuesday decided to ban large data centers and battery energy storage systems for 10 years. The ban passed with the support of more than two-thirds of voters. Read more: KSN-TV
Wyandotte County has an unusual number of ‘abandoned’ cemeteries that residents pitch in to maintain
You can find headstones for Civil War veterans, Native Americans, people who escaped slavery and abolitionists. While neighbors like Hope-Paul take it upon themselves to tend to the gravesites and preserve Quindaro’s legacy, the cemetery is legally considered abandoned. Cemeteries like…
How city manager Dennis Marstall plans to ‘move the needle’ for Wichita
Wichita's new city manager Dennis Marstall discusses the failed sales tax and his plans to boost economic development and quality of life during the Wichita Business Journal's ICT Summit. The failure of the proposed 1% sales tax in March raised…
Girard celebrates new solar farm
Girard city leaders celebrated a new 2-megawatt solar production facility last week at a ribbon cutting held Oct. 19. The facility began producing energy in August. It’s estimated to supply around 15% of the city’s annual electricity needs, according to…
Fort Scott Approves Solar Project at Water Treatment Plant
The Fort Scott City Commission has voted 3–1 to approve a 225-kilowatt solar system with a small battery backup at the city’s water treatment plant, with projected energy savings of about $30,000 annually. Commissioners Matthew Wells, Tracy Dancer and Julie…
Hays Adopts Resolution to Utilize Edwards County R9 Ranch Water Supply
Hays established an official policy framework for managing municipal water obtained from the R9 Ranch in Edwards County. The resolution underscores Hays’ commitment to utilizing this vital resource in a judicious, efficient, sustainable, and economically beneficial manner while protecting long-term…
Mural celebrating Pittsburg history unveiled at Immigrant Park
Downtown Pittsburg was a site for historical celebration today as a mural detailing the city’s history was unveiled. Immigrant Park hosted many to view a mural completed by artist Gary Lofts in conjunction with Pittsburg Beautiful. The beautification committee wanted…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 23, 2026
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…
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