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Municipal Bond Trends for July 15, 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.
Amid rising job vacancies, Lawrence city manager’s recommended budget includes $4.2M for employee raises
One of the priorities in the city manager’s recommended budget is improving pay for city employees, and the budget allocates $4.2 million toward raises. The 2022 budget included $5 million to increase pay, and City Manager Craig Owens said the…
Lawrence leaders to consider regulations and fees for long-term parklet program; $1,000 per parking stall proposed
City leaders will soon consider proposed limitations, design criteria and fees for a program that would allow businesses to construct patios and outdoor dining areas in downtown parking stalls on a permanent basis. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the…
Will deal charge Kansas economy?
The news Wednesday that global technology giant Panasonic would be building a $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto was treated as the biggest economic win for Kansas since an Abilene farmer started the trend of planting winter…
Even at $200,000 a job, Kansas paid below the going rate in its deal to land a Panasonic factory
Even at roughly $200,000 per job, analysts say the tax breaks and other incentives Kansas put on the table to bring Panasonic’s battery-making plant to De Soto fall short of the giveaways other states have made in recent years. Still,…
Wichita Public Library partners with USD 259 to bring students eCards
Wichita Public Library announced Thursday that through a partnership with Wichita Public Schools (USD 259), parents and caregivers can now opt-in their child for a library eCard at enrollment. When a student opts in for an eCard, they will be…
Weekend attractions bring people, revenue to Topeka
Country Stampede is back in Topeka, marking the third time Top City has hosted one of the biggest country concerts in the state. This weekend's festivities kicked off with a pre-party, including performances from Drew Parker and Colt Ford. Early…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 14, 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.
Contain the Rain Workshop
Johnson County's Contain the Rain Program invites you to attend a workshop on stormwater containment, hosted by Bridging The Gap and Johnson County Community College's Center for Sustainability. This workshop will take place in the Regnier Center Building, Room 101,…
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