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Chlorine shortage hits southeast Kansas
With summer right around the corner, many are undoubtedly looking forward to going swimming, perhaps for the first time in over a year, since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down public pools. A chlorine shortage is threatening to throw cold water…
Municipal finance tools are getting extensive consideration by Congress
The extensive consideration that municipal finance tools are getting as Congress considers infrastructure legislation is producing growing optimism among public finance and local government groups. Lawmakers have voiced bipartisan and bicameral support for a revival of direct-pay Build America Bonds,…
Hiring woes hit Cowley County
Help wanted signs have become more common as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down and businesses reopen further, but many employers are now experiencing a shortage of workers as positions remain unfilled. ... Some have blamed the lack of job-seekers on…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 20, 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.
KAKE News Special Report: Repopulating Nicodemus through tiny houses
The historic town of Nicodemus has struggled to increase its population for decades, and descendants of original settlers are concerned that without new residents, the town could perish. Just a few dozen people are now living in Nicodemus, but town…
USD 383, MATC exploring creation of college and career academy
The Manhattan-Ogden school board has approved a partnership with Manhattan Area Technical College and area businesses to explore the possibility of creating a college and career academy. Superintendent Marvin Wade says the goal is to help students become informed consumers…
Wichita launches district one loan program
The City of Wichita announced its new PROPEL loan fund program Thursday for Wichita City Council District 1 business owners. The program is designated to help minority and women-owned businesses with access to a low-interest and short-term loan. Business owners in…
Internet discount program already accrues 1 million users; how Kansans can get $50 off too
A program that helps families save $50 on their monthly internet bill has already enrolled one million people. Over 900 broadband providers have agreed to take part in the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. The benefit is available to eligible new, prior, and existing…
Treasury Says It Has Already Distributed $105B in State, Local Aid
The Treasury Department said Thursday it had distributed $105.3 billion of a $350 billion pool of American Rescue Plan funding that is available for state, local, tribal and territorial governments. Treasury released guidelines about 11 days ago for how the federal aid can be used,…
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