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Municipal Bond Trends for March 25, 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.
Bill would provide sales tax relief to struggling movie theaters in Kansas
Lawmakers discussed a bill on Thursday that would let movie theaters keep state sales taxes collected for tickets and concessions. Local sales tax would still need to be collected. This would apply to the next two years, beginning in July.…
Goodwill thrift store is barred from opening new spot in Johnson County. It’s suing
Goodwill has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Olathe, arguing that a law restricting thrift stores discriminates against businesses that serve low-income customers. The legal battle comes after the city denied a license application for Goodwill to open…
Kansas area codes 620 and 785 will be required to dial 10 digits by end of 2021
Beginning April 24 Kansas residents with area codes 620 and 785 will be asked to dial the complete 10 digit phone number to make a call. The 10 digit number will be required to make any phone calls that previously…
Mask mandate extended to May 16 in Riley County
The Riley County Board of County Commissioners voted Thursday to extend the mask mandate. The extended mandate falls under the latest health order, which expires at 11:59 p.m. on May 16. The county said this is when the school year…
Wichita Mayor is pushing for citywide mask mandate
Wichita’s Mayor, Brandon Whipple, is pushing for a city wide mask mandate. It comes just one day after the county lifted it’s restrictions. Per Governor Kelly's Executive Order 20-68, a mask mandate is still in effect in Sedgwick County public…
Johnson County requires masks, social distancing through April as more are vaccinated
Johnson County has ended several COVID-19 restrictions, but officials decided Thursday to continue mandating mask-wearing and six feet of social distancing in public through the end of April. The move comes as Kansas Republican lawmakers pledge to end the state’s…
Shawnee County’s solid waste employees have a new contract after impasse
Shawnee County's solid waste employees will lose an incentive program that the union said was a key recruiting tool but will get additional protections against sick-leave-misuse discipline. The American Federal of State, County and Municipal Employees, the union that represents…
Dodge City/Ford County Development Corp first to complete Sunflower’s site certification process
Stamped for approval! The Dodge City Business Park became a certified site, which verifies that the 245-acre business park meets necessary criteria for industrial development. On March 11, the Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation was the first organization to complete…
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