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USDA Invests $43.4 Million to Build and Improve Critical Rural Infrastructure in 13 Kansas Communities
Funding Will Expand Access to Clean Water and Dependable Electric Power in Homes and Businesses in Rural Areas TOPEKA, Dec. 16, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director for Kansas Dan Fischer today announced that…
Wind storm updates: Over 100,000 remain without power in Kansas, recovery expected to take days
Over 108,000 Evergy customers remain without power, officials said Wednesday night, and it is expected to be a multi-day effort to restore service to areas without service. Chuck Caisley, senior vice president and chief customer officer for Evergy, said in…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 15, 2021
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 will aggressively dial back its bond buying, sees three rate hikes next year
The Federal Reserve provided multiple indications Wednesday that its run of ultra-easy policy since the beginning of the Covid pandemic is coming to a close, making moves that were even more aggressive than markets had anticipated. For one, the Fed…
The Fed’s latest move will send borrowing costs higher
The days of rock-bottom rates are nearly over. The central bank will unwind last year's bond buying sooner than originally planned after recent reports on inflation continued to show a sharp rise in prices. While the Federal Reserve said Wednesday…
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Broadband Acceleration Grant Program Submission Window
Governor Laura Kelly announced the application window for Broadband Acceleration Grant Program submissions. “Access to high-speed internet is critical for Kansans to access health care, education, and compete in an increasingly digital economy,” Governor Kelly said. “My administration is committed…
Main Street Kansas pays Atchison a visit
Main Street Kansas personnel paid a visit to Atchison for a working session and a look at the progress on the downtown area. The improvements are substantial with the canopy coming down and store fronts beginning to take on a…
High winds, debris forced Interstate 70 to close from Hays, Kansas, to Colorado border
Interstate 70 was closed Wednesday from the Colorado border all the way through Hays, Kansas, due to low visibility and multiple vehicle collisions, according to Kansas Department of Transportation. The department announced the closure of the I-70 on Twitter around…
‘Wall of dust’ blows into western Kansas as schools and roads close amid strong winds
A “wall of dust” is moving east into western Kansas as hazardous wind warnings continue across the region. In some areas, high winds have reduced visibility to less than a mile, weather officials report, while gusts are expected to reach…
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