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Municipal Bond Trends for November 9, 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…
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Garden City Appoints Danielle Burke as Interim City Manager
At its November 3rd meeting, the Garden City Commission appointed Deputy City Manager Danielle Burke to serve as Interim City Manager. Burke will work alongside retiring City Manager Matt Allen until his retirement on February 1, 2027, and will continue…
Haysville considers regulating e-bikes and other devices
The City Council will review new regulations for micromobility devices and electric-assisted bicycles as the popularity of e-bikes in the United States as well as the Wichita area has continued to grow. Read more: Wichita Eagle
Municipal Bond Trends for November 6, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 5, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 4, 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…
Kansas Tourism Awards $117,400+ for Tourism Marketing Projects
$117,408 has been awarded to support 18 new tourism marketing projects across Kansas. These grants will help communities expand their marketing efforts, reach new audiences, and inspire more visitors to explore the Sunflower State. Read more: Kansas Commerce
Emporia: Data center, battery storage votes do not resolve legal questions
The City of Emporia acknowledged voters’ approval of restrictions on high-impact data centers and certain battery energy storage systems Wednesday, while emphasizing that a court must still determine whether the petition measures are legal under Kansas law. Read more: www.emporiagazette.com
Ellis County advances right-of-way review, emphasizes access and fairness
The review builds on recurring Public Works updates and annual special work sessions featuring all-day road tours covering approximately 200 miles. The latest step establishes a framework for examining maintenance responsibilities while safeguarding access and fairness, not a blanket decision…
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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