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Businesses, city working to attract World Cup visitors
An estimated 650,000 visitors are expected to visit northeast Kansas and Kansas City in June and July, and businesses and the city are working to attract those visitors to Eudora. The 2026 World Cup is coming to the United States,…
City outlines potential cuts if sales tax rejected
During last week’s Hutchinson City Council budget workshop regarding the potential impacts if the proposed 0.75% sales tax increase is voted down March 3, Hutchinson Fire Department Chief Steven Beer asked, “What level of service do you want?” While it…
Flag mural planned for U.S. 250th
Funding for a community-built America 250 Patriot’s Flag mural mosaic was approved Monday night by Marysville City Council. April Spicer, who spoke on behalf of OneMarysville, said the goal is to unveil the mural on the Fourth of July. In…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 28, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Commerce Awards Over $4 Million in CDBG Grants to Kansas Communities
More than $4.1 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding has been awarded for 12 projects across Kansas. The investments will strengthen infrastructure, housing and economic opportunities in rural and low- to moderate-income communities. The 12 awardees will receive…
Commerce Launches Grant to Support Innovation, Incubator Spaces in Small Communities
The Downtown Revive & Thrive: Rehabilitation for Innovation and Incubator Spaces program has a total of $500,000 available in funding for Kansas communities with populations of 5,000 or less for projects that result in functional business incubator spaces or facilities…
Fed holds key interest rate steady as economic view improves
Meeting market expectations, the central bank's Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep its key interest rate in a range between 3.5%-3.75%. The decision put a halt to three consecutive quarter percentage point reductions, billed as maintenance moves to guard…
A Municipal Debt Boom Is Driving Public Projects and Tax Breaks for Investors
Borrowing in the municipal bond market surpassed $500 billion last year, breaking the $498 billion record set in 2024. The “muni market” is now worth well over $4 trillion, roughly equivalent to the market capitalization of Nvidia, the chip maker…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 27, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
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