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Prairie Village is restarting its civic center conversation
Prairie Village’s ad-hoc civic center committee reconvened for the first time in years last week, restarting a conversation that was largely put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s a long history behind efforts to remake the four-square-block…
70K Jayhawks on Mass Street, Lawrence police estimate
Following what will surely be remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in NCAA history, 70,000 KU fans flooded Massachusetts Street late Monday night into the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to an estimate from law enforcement. The Lawrence…
Report: Kansas is getting more transparent with its economic development incentives
A transparency law passed by the Kansas Legislature in 2019 has boosted the state's score on a national list that grades transparency around economic development incentive awards. Kansas is among the most improved states on this year's ranking from Good Jobs…
What Russia’s war in Ukraine means for Kansas farmers
Together, Russia and Ukraine supply more than a quarter of the world's wheat, and are also substantial producers of barley, corn and other grains. With war threatening to cut off international shipments of wheat, economists predict it could push up…
Johnson County will reconsider proposed solar farm regulations critics say are too restrictive
After a four-hour public hearing of speakers solidly in support of solar energy development, the Johnson County Commission voted to send proposed solar farm regulations back to the county planning commission with suggestions that would make them less restrictive. ...…
Lawrence to reconsider policy that requires most homeowners to pay for sidewalk repairs
Lawrence city leaders are set to discuss the city’s controversial sidewalk policy that generally requires property owners, not the city, to pay for repairs to sidewalks bordering their homes and businesses. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City…
The history of Arma on display in Southeast Kansas
People are getting a look at the history behind one Southeast Kansas community. The Miner's Hall Museum has opened its second quarterly exhibit titled "Little Balkans Coal Camp - Arma." Before it was incorporated in 1909, Arma was formerly known…
Some policy issues unresolved: Legislators debated past midnight before leaving Topeka
Kansas lawmakers left Topeka Saturday morning after advancing a rash of bills but without acting on some major pieces of legislation. ... Legislators failed to pass the K-12 budget, opting to save the bill for when they return for veto…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 4, 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.
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