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City of Manhattan facing budget issues, looking at raising taxes or cutting services
The city of Manhattan is facing a budget crisis and it could mean difficult decisions in the near future. This week, the Manhattan City Commission received an update from city departments. This includes an overview of 2020 and challenges going…
Replacement mask mandate passed in Washington County
The Board of County Commissioners has approved a new county-wide mask mandate. This mandate replaces the statewide mandate that Washington County has been under since late November. The new, local mandate is less stringent than the state-wide mandate and requires…
Wyandotte County is confident it can vaccinate thousands over the next few weeks
Wyandotte County is confident it can vaccinate thousands over the next few weeks. Of course, it all depends upon supply. U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids said that a shortage of COVID-19 vaccine is holding up progress on fighting the virus. On…
Kansas expects over $1 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding
Kansas anticipates getting at least $1.1 billion from the latest federal coronavirus relief and expects to spend about half of it on K-12 schools, higher education and grants for child care. State data shows about $168 million is earmarked for…
Counties take lead as residents await vaccine
As counties across Kansas are ramping up to carry out Phase 2 of the state’s COVID19 vaccination plan, Osage County is tracking things the old-fashioned way. With residents age 65 and older, as well as essential workers, now eligible for…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 27, 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.
Valley Center looking at quiet zones
The Valley Center City Council on Jan. 19 took a step toward creating a railroad quiet zone across the city. The council directed the city's engineering firm to put together a proposal to thoroughly study the possibility. The study would…
Sedgwick downtown no longer looks the same after transformation
The last two years have seen quite a transformation of downtown Sedgwick. First the City purchased the empty medical building, and while it was still new, they remodeled to make it functional as a City Hall. Then they completely remodeled…
Merriam considers banning pedestrians from busy medians, but some worry it won’t address causes of panhandling
Motorists traveling near Interstate 35 and Shawnee Mission Parkway may have seen individuals standing or sitting in medians, often asking for money or food. Now, Merriam city officials are considering prohibiting pedestrians from standing, sitting or otherwise being in nine…
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