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Partnership proposes area that would boost heritage tourism
The Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership, a diverse, bi-state partnership of cultural, historical, economic development and tourism organizations and individuals, has formed in hopes of establishing a National Heritage Area within 49 counties between north central Kansas and south central…
Lenexa Crisis intervention team program recognized
The Lenexa Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program was one of just four agencies, and the first municipal agency, across the United States to earn national certification this year by CIT International. “It is a high honor to be the…
Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office announces first detention K-9
The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced it has its first ever detention K-9. The sheriff's office said Turbo began working at the detention facility on April 21. "After weeks of rigorous training, Turbo and his handler, detention deputy…
Lawrence commission approves ban on conversion therapy
Lawrence will no longer allow licensed providers to practice conversion therapy on minors in the city. The city commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban the practice, which is designed to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Commissioners…
Supply shortage in Kansas causing problems for businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of the economy, but now that things are starting to get back to normal, there's another issue - businesses can't get the supplies they need. "That was a holy smokes moment to start…
Market Easily Absorbs New Bond Issues; Yields Little Changed
"...it’s business as usual for the muni market lately,” Mousseau, director of fixed income at the Sarasota, Florida, investment management firm, said. “There is no question in my mind that the market smells a tax increase in the federal marginal…
Affected by COVID-19 and 2019 law, Kansas alcohol seeks loosened regulations to help out industry
As the pandemic subsides and focus turns toward reopening the economy, lobbyists for Kansas alcohol businesses are pitching changes to loosen regulations around when and how alcohol establishments can operate as helpful to the industry's recovery. The state has one…
Salina voted to keep mask mandate. Now businesses threaten lawsuits.
At this week’s city commission meeting, several members of the public indicated they would be filing lawsuits against the City of Salina in response to the continuation of a face mask mandate in the city. A Kansas Senate bill allows…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 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.
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