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Firms seek grants to expand broadband service in county
Proposed broadband expansions in Miami County accounted for nine of the 118 grant applications the state received for the second phase of its capital projects grant fund for broadband infrastructure expansion statewide. Gov. Laura Kelly announced in mid-July that more…
Rebuild of tornado-ravaged Andover YMCA targeted to finish in 2024
Closed since it was struck by a destructive EF-3 tornado on April 29, the Andover YMCA branch will be rebuilt "better than ever," said Ron McMahon, CEO of the Greater Wichita YMCA. "The whole thing will be redone — every…
Tax relief program for small Kansas businesses
The state is launching the COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief program in October and small business owners should prepare now. House Bill 2136 passed back in June invests $50 million to help small Kansas businesses recover from the COVID-19…
Federal grant to help plug abandoned wells
The Kansas Corporation Commission received a $25 million federal grant to help plug 2,352 abandoned oil and gas wells in the state, most of them in eastern Kansas counties. The initial grant is part of $1.15 billion earmarked under the…
$1.4 Million in Grants for Amelia Earhart Airport in Atchison
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) and Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) today announced two grants totaling $1,454,770 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Amelia Earhart Airport in Atchison. These resources – the combined total of…
Valley Heights voters turn down school bond
Voters in Valley Heights USD 498 turned down an $18.54 million proposal Tuesday to issue bonds for school improvements, including building an addition at the junior-senior high school complex and moving elementary students there. The first question, which asked voters…
Saline County commissioners discuss innovation, examining failure & progress
Saline County commissioners and other staff met in the basement of the Salina Masonic Temple for a special workshop meeting focused on innovation in government. On Tuesday, 11 members of county staff attended the plenary study-session-style presentation by Andi Mirviss…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 30, 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’s Williams pushes back on market expectations of a rate cut next year
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Tuesday he expects interest rates to continue higher and to remain at those levels until inflation is subdued. Echoing recent comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, Williams told the Wall Street Journal…
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