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Municipal Bond Trends for August 12, 2022
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.
Kansas Supreme Court finds Wichita ordinance unconstitutionally overbroad
The Kansas Supreme Court has sided with a Wichita man and found that a city ordinance is unconstitutionally overbroad thereby vacating his convictions. The Kansas Supreme Court says in the matter of Appeal No. 122,007: City of Wichita v. Arlando Trotter, it affirmed part and…
City’s Past Building Its Future: Historic commercial structures helped shape Hutchinson’s business, housing and transit
Since the turn of the century, Hutchinson began to grow through three key factors: salt, railroads and grain production. Reno County Museum chief curator David Reed said those three factors caused Hutchinson’s success in the early 1900s, with dozens of…
Lawrence leaders to discuss policy that requires most homeowners to pay for sidewalk repairs
City leaders will soon continue their discussion about a policy that generally requires property owners to pay for repairs to sidewalks bordering their homes and businesses unless their income qualifies them for city assistance. As part of its meeting Tuesday,…
Wet dogs are happy dogs. Pools in Johnson County end their season with canine swims
Lifeguard Morgan Chiarello warmly thanked each of the swimmers for coming as they exited the Ad Astra pool area. Between greetings, she reflected: “This has been the best day ever.” From the dampness and delight on their faces, Eddie, Chief,…
Multipurpose stage, play area and additional features coming to Johnson County Square
Johnson County and Olathe are taking steps to enhance the Johnson County Square, a public open space between the Johnson County Administration Building and the new Johnson County Courthouse in downtown Olathe. The second phase of improvements includes: A multipurpose…
USDA Rural Development Invests more than $155,000 to Improve Health Care in Two Rural Kansas Communities
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that USDA is awarding $155,100 in grants to improve rural health care facilities in Hodgeman and Sumner counties. The details of the Kansas grants are: •…
Fed expected to stick with hawkish rate hikes until data show further slowing in inflation
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to pivot from its hawkish interest rate hikes despite positive signs this week that inflation in the U.S. could be easing, according to market strategists. On Thursday, the producer price index surprisingly fell 0.5% in July…
As Saline County Jail moves closer to completion, recruiting and retaining staff is a major concern
After a lengthy and passionate discussion, the Saline County Commission approved a wage increase and incentives bonus for new and existing correctional officers – a measure aimed at hiring and maintaining enough staff to operate the new county jail after…
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