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Availability of ‘right’ housing remains a challenge in Scott City
Community growth continues to hinge on two very familiar factors - jobs and housing. And while Scott City has made good progress on the latter over the past decade, it’s also acknowledged that much more needs to be done. According…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 7, 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.
Fed officials say easy policy will stay in place until economic ‘outcomes’ are achieved
Federal Reserve officials indicated at their last meeting that easy policy will stay in place until it produces stronger employment and inflation, and won't be adjusted based merely on forecasts. The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released minutes from…
Community strength built by a corral of bulls on Main Street in Marquette
Hometown pride isn’t penned up in rural communities, but the bulls on main street sure are. Nearly 100 people packed into the Smoky Valley Distillery in Marquette on Tuesday night to participate in one of the most unusual bull sales…
City approves vote tally for new Dodge City Flag
The votes are in and with 212 votes, the citizens of Dodge City voted on the new black-starred, gold backdrop with black and white stripe, to represent Dodge City as its new flag. According to city officials, there were five…
House and Senate negotiators begin wrangling over Kansas K-12 budget and policies
Kansas Republican legislators from the House and Senate remain largely divided on several proposed budget and policy elements of K-12 public education in the state. ... The act would take the standard per-pupil aid normally given to public schools and…
Johnson County loses ‘dark store theory’ appeal involving Bass Pro’s property tax bill
Johnson County has suffered one more loss in its battle with big box retailers over property valuations. The Kansas Court of Appeals has sided with the landlords of Bass Pro Shops in Olathe, who contended the county overestimated its property…
Pit bull bans in Leawood, Overland Park receive scrutiny as more cities drop similar laws
The kids were at home when animal control and police arrived at Kristi Bond’s Leawood residence. The order was direct and to the point. The family would have to remove Lucy, the Bonds’ dog especially beloved by their young daughter,…
Issuing $500 million in new bonds for KPERS: Savvy investment or kooky gamble?
The Kansas Senate waded into the world of high finance Tuesday with fiery debate primarily among Republicans on a bill issuing $500 million in bonds with proceeds invested under the premise earnings would help the bottom line of the Kansas…
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