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Kansas sees bumper revenue projections
Kansas is flush with cash, updates to the state’s fiscal forecast released Wednesday project, and the news is sure to prompt considerable jockeying among legislators and Gov. Laura Kelly over how to spend the expected windfall. The state avoided the…
How state’s decision on Docking building could affect downtown Topeka
Downtown Topeka's revival is not a secret — looking at a picture of its strip shows businesses, restaurants and residences where none existed previously. But Morse, a real estate broker at Kansas Commercial, said one of the key building blocks…
These three Kansas rodeos win awards
Abbyville is once again on the map. The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association awarded Abbyville Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo third place in the prairie circuit for best footing — meaning the rodeo ensures a safe and stable ground for the animals…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 12, 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.
End to lawsuit over nixed $300M Olathe project precedes Garmin land deal
Key puzzle pieces were sliding into place shortly before Garmin Ltd. completed its purchase of the former Great Mall of the Great Plains site in Olathe. The electronics manufacturer bought 193 acres northwest of Interstate 35 and 151st Street, west…
States, cities face deadline for proving how quickly they’ve helped renters in crisis
States, cities and counties that excelled at distributing emergency federal aid to renters struggling during the pandemic may soon be rewarded — with yet more cash. Their new funding would be drawn from sluggish states and localities that didn’t move…
Electric car drivers are growing in the Midwest, now chargers need to keep up
Keeping an electric vehicle charged can be a challenge. Even for the editor-in-chief of a website focused on electric vehicles. Just consider the range anxiety of Bill Moore. He was scheduled to talk about the cars at the Nebraska Wind…
Infrastructure bill’s funds for water systems will be drained quickly
The just-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill will provide the EPA with more than $50 billion for improving the nation’s water systems. Anyone who doubts the need for such funding should take a peek at the inbox of Tommy Holmes, legislative director…
Plains Cotton celebrates grand opening of massive Clearwater distribution center
On Friday, the Texas-based Plains Cotton Cooperative Association celebrated its presence in the market on Friday with a grand opening event at its massive new warehouse and distribution center in Clearwater. The 473,000 square-foot building is up and running at…
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