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Wichita is expanding internet access program
The city of Wichita will be expanding a program that provides internet access for low-income neighborhoods. The city began providing hot spot devices through a pilot program in 2019, and each device provides wi-fi access for up to 15 devices…
Douglas County leaders to consider reducing use of chemical herbicides for weed control after environmental groups voice concerns
Following concerns from local environmental groups, county leaders are going to reconsider the county’s level of chemical herbicide use and discuss potential reductions. The Douglas County Commission was scheduled to approve the county’s annual Noxious Weed Management Plan as part…
Downtown Lawrence parking meter rates to increase, and new mobile app payment options to be available
Changes are coming next week to downtown metered parking, including increased parking rates and the option of making payments using a mobile app instead of coins. Downtown visitors will soon be able to choose between using the current coin-operated parking…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 18, 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.
Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone Program
Economic development in rural Kansas could soon be getting an upgrade. House Bill 2431 is being reviewed by the Kansas House of Representatives. If passed this would add more benefits to the rural opportunity zone program. The program was launched…
10-year Treasury yield surges to 14-month high of 1.74%, 30-year rate tops 2.5%
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hit 1.74% on Thursday morning, despite reassurance from the Federal Reserve that it had no plans to hike interest rates anytime soon, nor taper its bond-buying program. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note…
Kansas schools to receive $1 billion for COVID relief
With passage of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, Kansas public schools should receive approximately $1 billion to address COVID-19 related expenses, such as learning loss, according to a news release from the Kansas Association of School Boards. The new bill…
State pumps in $300k to Moundridge company to expand internet access
A Moundridge company is getting $312,819 from the state of Kansas to expand broadband services. The state awarded Moundridge Communications Network a matching 50/50 grant to expand fiber internet service to the community of Elyria and a rural area near…
Kansas casinos push for control over legalized sports wagering
Kansas casino managers are pushing House legislators to pass a Senate-backed bill legalizing and regulating online and casino sports gambling. Since a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court Ruling affirmed state’s rights to institute sports gambling, half the country has enacted some…
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