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State lawmakers again urged to crack down on property tax hikes
Legislators appear receptive to again considering a measure forcing local governments to provide more public notice when seeking to raise property taxes as part of a broader slate of economic recovery efforts. An attempt to pursue that goal last session…
City of Dodge City transitioning to remote services and appointment only
The City Hall offices will be open by appointment only beginning Monday, November 16, 2020. All services will remain operational during this time; however, access to staff will be by appointment or through remote service access. Municipal Court office will…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 13, 2020
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.
Johnson County limits gatherings, restaurant and bar hours to slow COVID-19 spread
After a meeting of nearly six hours, a divided Johnson County Board of Commissioners on Friday approved new limits on public gatherings, plus set a curfew on bars and restaurants, in an effort to slow the exponential rise in COVID-19…
Cheney to keep health enforcement local
Enforcement of the latest Sedgwick County ordinance regarding masks and other COVID-19 related directives will remain local. During the city council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, council members agreed with the county's decision to put some teeth into the countywide…
Wichita teachers’ union members strongly reject contract offer from district
Members of Wichita’s teachers’ union voted overwhelmingly to reject a contract agreement with the district over concerns about lack of salary increases, teacher workload and building safety in the pandemic, the union announced Friday. The United Teachers of Wichita voted…
Fire burns hundreds of acres near Burrton
Smoke turned the air almost as dark as night early Saturday evening on U.S. Highway 50 between Burrton and Halstead as smoke from a brush fire blew over the highway. Wind gusts were strong, blowing the fire’s smoke that appeared…
Community rallies around first responders as they battle Wheat State Fire
Firefighters from across the Sunflower State continued to respond to the Wheat State Fire Sunday. The Wheat State Fire ignited Saturday afternoon, scorching more than 5,000 acres. With the help of fire departments from around the state and the National…
El Dorado voters select playground option
There was an election last week in El Dorado, but that election did not determine public offices — and there are no threats of a recount. “We thought about it. It did cross our minds,” joked Kristina Traina, city manager’s…
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