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Kansas approves the state’s first-ever express toll lanes on Johnson County highway
A project to build express toll lanes on U.S. 69 in Overland Park can officially move forward after a panel of Kansas lawmakers and Gov. Laura Kelly granted final approval to the project Thursday. The bipartisan panel granted the project,…
Amtrak: One step closer to Wichita return
President Biden announced Thursday that a deal has been made to pass the infrastructure bill that has been making headlines for months. One part of that plan includes $65 million for passenger rail services. This potential funding would position Amtrak…
The “Bourbon County Arts Council Art Walk” is making a big return
Part of Main Street in Fort Scott will be lined with art tomorrow evening. The "Bourbon County Arts Council Art Walk" is making its long-awaited return. Like many events, it was put on hold last year due to the pandemic.…
Expecting a garden snake, police officer finds 8-foot python at Kansas home
When police in a southeast Kansas town were called to remove a snake, the responding officer expected to find a garden snake. Instead, he found a python. Officer Jesse Spencer “fulfilled the job description category ‘other duties as required,’” the…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 24, 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.
Help wanted signs are popping up everywhere across the region including local government
Help wanted signs are popping up everywhere across the region including local government. Pottawatomie County Finance Officer Heather Gladbach says there are close to a dozen vacancies in the county offices, including six positions in public works. The public works…
Kansas approves first express toll lane in Midwest
Gov. Laura Kelly and leading lawmakers on Thursday approved Kansas' first express toll lane, breaking ground for relieving traffic congestion in the Midwest. The state Finance Council approved the $300 million toll lane that will serve a highly congested section…
UG Commission approves amended Village East project
The Unified Government Commission on Thursday night unanimously approved an amended Village East project. The project area includes the former Schlitterbahn water park at 94th and State, and also includes an area east of 94th between State Avenue and Parallel…
Opportunity zones will help residents pay student loans if approved by county commission
The Lyon County Commission will hear a resolution to designate the county as a Rural Opportunity Zone. Rob Gilligan of Ignite Emporia will discuss the ROZ along with program manager Rachell Rowland of the Kansas Department of Commerce. There are…
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