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Amtrak could run through Wichita again under President Biden’s transportation bill
President Joe Biden's proposed transportation bill includes billions more for Amtrak. It could mean trains could once again run through Wichita. The map Amtrak released Wednesday shows proposed routes if funding is increased. It includes a passenger line running from…
Wichita will continue to require employees and visitors to city facilities to wear masks
The City of Wichita will continue to require employees and visitors to all city facilities, including those who have received a vaccination, to wear masks, practice safe social distancing, and limit attendance at city facilities until further notice. On Thursday, Kansas…
FAA awards $18M to improve Kansas airports
More than two dozen Kansas airports are getting grants from the Federal Aviation Administration. The U.S. Department of Transportation says $627.7 million of FAA grants are going to airports across the United States. Kansas is getting more than $18 million…
GOP lawmakers repeal Kansas mask mandate, lawsuits expected against local orders
Kansas’ statewide mask mandate, already an exemption-filled patchwork, came to an end Thursday, canceled by top Republican lawmakers under a new law that makes it more difficult for health officials to keep COVID-19 precautions in place. A group of leading…
Opposition mounts to potential Labette County wind farm
Area residents with questions and some with statements of opposition to the proposed development of an industrial wind farm were present at the Labette County Commission’s Wednesday meeting in Oswego. RWE is exploring the development of a wind farm that…
Lenexa is again weighing the future of its outdoor pools
Lenexa is wrapping up the latest phase of a years-long study of its outdoor aquatics services in an attempt to gather more public input after residents opposed previous plans to close at least one city pool. At issue for the…
Ark City students back in buildings full time
Most public school students in Arkansas City, except for those on remote learning plans, we’re back in class Wednesday for the first time since March of last year when the coronavirus pandemic first struck. Wednesday is the date lawmakers set…
Local leaders express interest in expanding Douglas County Commission from three members to five
Douglas County leaders are open to increasing the number of seats on the County Commission, and will soon develop a plan to gather public feedback on such a change before potentially taking further action. As part of its meeting Wednesday,…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 31, 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.
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