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Lawrence City Commission approves change that permanently allows retail, other shops the ability to sell alcohol
City leaders have voted to permanently allow more types of businesses to sell alcohol as a secondary aspect of their overall sales. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted 4-0, with Commissioner Jennifer Ananda absent, to…
Lawrence to get public input on potential change to directly elected mayor, 6-member commission elected by districts
The City of Lawrence will soon be asking residents what they think about a task force’s recommendation that the city consider a form of government with a directly elected mayor and a six-member commission elected by districts. As part of…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 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.
A full rundown of what to expect from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is not expected to take any policy actions after its two-day meeting this week, but it is likely to signal that it is thinking about them. Stock futures were flat on Wednesday morning as investors awaited the…
Hillsboro Downtown Cruise a big success
Main Street in Hillsboro was busy Saturday evening thanks to an event put together by the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. It all started earlier in the day with the 23rd Annual Car Show in the park. Guests could check out…
Women in policing
When you think lights and sirens, handcuffs and arrests, most of us picture men in these uniforms. But there's a changing dynamic in law enforcement sweeping not just the nation but Wichita Police Department...it's women. They're stepping up to back…
New report on food insecurity in southwest Kansas indicates barriers to assistance
A new report examining barriers to food access faced by many southwest Kansans shows that participation in nutrition assistance programs remained flat during the pandemic even though the need for help increased. The report by the Kansas Appleseed Center for…
Express Lanes Could Ease Traffic Jams On Highway 69, But Proposed Tolls Raise Concerns About Equity
The Kansas Department of Transportation is inching closer to adding express toll lanes to relieve major traffic jams on U-S Highway 69. After two decades contending with traffic congestion and high collision rates on the Overland Park stretch of the…
End of emergency brings changes to Kansas Open Meetings Act, profiteering laws
The expiration of the state’s emergency declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic also brings an end to temporary provisions of Kansas law regarding open meetings and profiteering put into effect to address the emergency, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.…
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