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Municipal Bond Trends for April 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.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Infrastructure Project Funding Grant Awardees
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $100 million is going toward 35 infrastructure investment projects associated with economic development across the state. This funding is made available through the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) grant program. “The BASE program is…
Olathe school budget looks bleaker, cutting $28.6 million, eliminating 140 more jobs
The Olathe school district is facing a larger budget deficit than originally announced, as officials now look to cut $28.6 million next school year, including 140 more job eliminations. Last month, officials said that due to declining enrollment and other…
Police warn of new trend involving water beads
Over the weekend the El Dorado Police Department received reports from multiple citizen’s regarding individuals who were in a vehicle firing water beads at people at random. While the water beads may initially seem harmless, multiple people received welts after…
Axe on Kansas Grocery Tax likely to keep shoppers’ dollars in Atchison
Elimination of the 6.5 percent sales tax on groceries is currently pending in the Kansas Legislature and is an issue that Governor Laura Kelly is hopeful lawmakers will hear all about from constituents throughout the spring break. Kelly said she…
Wichita City Council approves grants for small business, workforce development programs
Wichita City Council members have approved a first round of grants for programs to help small businesses and promote workforce development. The city received $72 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and $10 million of that will be…
Recycling alive in Newton but won’t be cheap
Continued curbside recycling service in Newton now hinges on 300 households being willing to pay $151 a year to continue having service. The City of Newton revealed private recycling bids for service at its Tuesday meeting. Nisly Brothers out of…
Halstead Fire gets hoses checked
The Halstead Fire Department completed the annual testing of all its hoses on Monday. In the past, the department has done hose testing during a training night, but this year for the first time, they hired a company to do…
Wichita renters feeling the effects of inflation
Inflation is paving a tough road ahead for renters in Wichita. Director for the Center for Economic Development Business Research at Wichita State University Jeremy Hill said, he’s been following rent rates in Wichita since the start of this year.…
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