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Johnson County considers changing strategy and ending mass vaccination clinics
The Johnson County Health Department is considering a change in tactics to get more COVID-19 vaccinations into arms. Health leaders in the county said about 20% of the entire population are vaccinated. If you look at only those age 16…
Lawrence pauses improvements to site of Santa Fe depot after potentially historic brickwork uncovered
Improvements at the Santa Fe depot have recently been put on hold after the city’s contractor discovered a brick surface beneath the existing gravel parking lot. The 1950s-era train station is an example of midcentury modern architecture, and the station…
Strong demand for municipal bonds continues
“The muni market is on fire,” Ashton Goodfield, head of municipal bonds at DWS, said on Thursday, noting that tax-exempt valuations versus taxable alternatives have been holding near record lows. Goodfield said investors have built cash balances over the last…
Kansas Supreme Court issues new rules for residents suing over COVID-19 restrictions
The Kansas Supreme Court earlier this week issued administrative rules for Kansans who want to sue over a COVID-19 order under newly passed law Senate Bill 40. The new emergency rules took into account that some may not be represented…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 15, 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.
ACLU says Johnson County city’s new law is unconstitutional, will hurt the poor
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and the National Homelessness Law Center have warned the city of Merriam that a new law that limits panhandling in certain medians is unconstitutional and could harm homeless residents. The Merriam City Council…
Lenexa City Center ‘smart pavement’ plan moves forward
Lenexa is advancing plans with Integrated Roadways and Kiewit Engineering to install “smart pavement” in Lenexa City Center. In a presentation to the Lenexa City Council on Tuesday, representatives from the two companies gave a status update on the Showcase…
Wichita’s public pools and splash pads will open next month, city says
The City of Wichita plans to open all city pools and splash pads on Memorial Day. The city passed an aquatics plan costing nearly $20 million in 2019. Pools and splash pads in the first phase were expected to open last…
Wichita police unfairly target minorities with gang list, ACLU and Kansas Appleseed allege in lawsuit
A lawsuit filed Thursday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice alleges the Wichita Police Department use of a gang list has disproportionately harmed communities of color. According to the lawsuit,…
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