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The first Fed rate hike is now expected as early as July following the hot CPI data
Traders in the futures markets moved up their expectations for the first Federal Reserve interest rate hike to July from September, following a hotter than expected inflation report. "It's a very sharp move we're seeing the back end of 2022,"…
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $3.5 Million in New Funding for Kansas Tourism Initiatives
Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has received $3.5 million in grant funding from the United States Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to distribute to local partners across the state. These funds will accelerate travel, tourism, and outdoor…
Harvey County employees to receive raise in premium pay
Harvey County employees will be receiving an additional $4 per hour in premium pay for the time they spent in their office during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of Harvey County Commissioners on Tuesday approved premium pay on a 2-0…
Newton updates sound ordinance
The City of Newton will change its sound ordinance, which will now be in effect 24 hours a day. The commission approved updating the ordinance at its Monday meeting, following complaints from a resident. The new ordinance establishes a rule…
Newton’s dream of Amtrak hub moving forward
Newton’s Amtrak hopes now just need a presidential signature. The House of Representatives voted this week to move forward on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill already approved by the Senate. The bill includes $120 million in funds available for rail…
It’s clear-skies for Topgolf’s Wichita location after FAA, City Council approve tall nets near Jabara Airport
It's no secret that Topgolf is planning to open its first Wichita location on the northeast side of town in just over a year, but it ran into a bit of a unique obstacle, and being the Air Capital of…
New Kansas revenue forecast predicts $2.89B surplus, bolstering push to cut food tax
Kansas lawmakers from both parties welcomed new revenue forecasts Wednesday that project a $2.89 billion surplus to the state general fund as evidence the state can afford to exempt groceries from the state sales tax. Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat…
$15M in federal funds for JoCo Transit will pay for new bus routes, expanded services
Public transit in Johnson County is getting a boost with a series of six new pilot programs funded by federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at expanding access to public transportation, which is usually not a first option for county residents.…
Mission Hills to install license plate readers at several busy intersections
The city of Mission Hills on Monday agreed to install more than license plate readers at more than a dozen intersections within its boundaries, at a cost of more than $230,000. License plate readers are insalled in other cities throughout…
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