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Municipal Bond Trends for May 13, 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.
Epperson stepping away as Director of Finance
After two decades with the city of Derby, Director of Finance Jean Epperson is now counting down the days to her final budget workshop – set to officially enter retirement in mid-June. Epperson joined city staff in January 2000 after…
Augusta hosting benefit concert for Andover
A dozen bands are taking part in a benefit concert to help people impacted by the Andover tornado. The concert is set for May 22, at the Augusta Theatre. Along with music, there will also be food trucks at the…
Fed’s Mester backs half-point rate hikes in June and July
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester backed raising interest rates by half percentage points at the central bank’s next two policy meetings in order to tamp down surging inflation. “Unless there are some big surprises, I expect it…
Governor vetoes bill that would limit actions on infectious disease
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill from the Legislature that would prohibit governing bodies and public officials from taking certain actions related to infectious diseases, such as mask mandates. The bill also limits the powers of the state health…
Rural housing grants available to prepare for future cheese plant boom
New state housing development resources have been made available since Governor Laura Kelly this month signed House Bill 2237 allocating $62 million for, among other rural housing support programs, the state’s Moderate Income Housing Program. This is good news for…
Andover construction demand stressing already backlogged industry
It's been exactly two weeks since the devastating Andover Tornado left hundreds of people without homes. Now, as insurance claims get sorted out and finalized, the next step might be a waiting game – trying to find a builder. Andover…
Record-setting Wichita housing market making it tough for Andover victims to find somewhere to go
While many areas of the country are reporting improvements in the housing market, it's the complete opposite here in Wichita. New data from South Central Kansas MLS says the housing supply is lower than it's ever been, leaving people like…
Biden Administration Releases $45B for Broadband to States
The Biden administration on Friday made $45 billion in broadband funding from the bipartisan infrastructure act available to the states, emphasizing that they make sure any internet service that’s built is affordable not only to those with low incomes but…
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