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Kelly objects to ‘patchwork’ virus response
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said Wednesday that Kansas should stop giving local officials the final say over the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic because experience has shown “a patchwork approach” does not work. Kelly made the comments during an…
Kansas House creates new water, redistricting committees
A newly created Kansas House committee will focus on water issues, and the chamber’s Republican leaders have taken their first step toward redrawing the state’s political boundaries. House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr., an Olathe Republican, said in a recent statement…
Deafening train horns were driving a Kansas town to the edge. Then David took on Goliath.
The wail of a train horn echoing in the distance is a sort of romantic, peaceful sound and one that’s been referenced in countless songs, poems and books. But in Belle Plaine — a small Kansas town of 1,500 that…
Kansas governor to receive COVID-19 vaccine shot Wednesday
Gov. Laura Kelly plans to get a COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday as part of a larger plan to give shots to selected Kansas officials so that state government can continue to operate during the pandemic. The Democratic governor confirmed her plans…
Kansas county prepares for jury trials at the fairgrounds
One northeast Kansas county is moving jury trials to a building on its fairgrounds to allow for better social distancing amid the pandemic. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the plan is for jury trials in Douglas County to resume Jan.…
Kansas working through details of who gets vaccinated when
Kansas is working through the details of exactly who will be eligible for coronavirus vaccines in exactly what order as it concentrates on giving shots mostly to health care workers this month. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly told leaders of the…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 24, 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.
Wichita will apply for grant to make broadband more available to residents
The city of Wichita is poised to embark on a significant expansion of broadband availability to close what officials call a “digital divide” that currently exists within the city limits. While internet service providers such as Cox and Comcast offer…
‘A sense of urgency’ on Allen County airport
There’s “a sense of urgency” to building up the Allen County Regional Airport. That’s according to Jonathon Goering, Thrive Allen County economic development director, who discussed the possibility with commissioners. He said although the county had pursued the possibility of…
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