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Neosho County Commission debates hiring freeze
Looking to address a potential million-dollar budget shortfall, Neosho County Commissioners continued to debate the merits of an across-the-board hiring freeze at Thursday morning’s budget workshop. ...Providing some clarification on the matter, 2nd District Commissioner Nic Galemore indicated that department…
Johnson County, KS man becomes state’s first presumptive positive monkeypox case
A Johnson County man has tested "presumptive positive" for monkeypox, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The KDHE said this is the first presumptive positive case in Kansas. Health officials said the man recently traveled out of…
Delaware Township v. City of Lansing
When an interlocal agreement governing the operation and management of a fire district is terminated by one of the parties under the terms of the agreement, and the district's assets are allocated under those terms, the fire district itself is…
Leawood Police Department Adds Tesla Model Y To Fleet
The latest force to add an EV to its fleet was Leawood Police Department, Kansas. The PD added a Tesla Model Y Long Range to its patrol division. Leawood PD had been exploring the possibility of adding an EV to…
KC region strategizes on long-term potential of $1.2T infrastructure law
The federal government has offered up $1.2 trillion for infrastructure spending, and entities across the country — including in the Kansas City area — are excited for the potential. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed in November, targets…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 7, 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.
Fed officials Waller and Bullard back another big interest rate increase in July
The Federal Reserve is well on its way to another sharp interest rate hike in July and perhaps September as well, even if it slows the economy, according to statements Thursday from two policymakers. Fed Governor Christopher Waller left little…
Atchison E-Community Program Renews
Atchison E-Community Program has been offering gap financing loans since 2017. The loans are for small business start-ups, expansions and acquisitions. Businesses like laundromats, coffee shops, wine bars, contractors and hair salons have used this locally controlled, revolving loan fund…
Derby updates employee pay matrix for 2022
Per a move to more routine pay studies, an updated pay matrix was brought before and approved by the Derby City Council at its June 28 meeting. The first pay studies of 2022 – with plans for a second round…
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