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Casino in Park City moves forward with construction
Construction for a casino in Park City is right on schedule. ...managers expect to open in mid-January. The Wyandotte Nation purchased the land of about 100 acres nearly 30 years ago. Some people in Park City tell us the opening…
Over 70,000 Kansas families may finally get broadband through $50M in COVID grants
After years of unreliable service, more than 70,000 households across Kansas could finally gain access to high speed internet. The access will come from 67 public and private projects funded by nearly $50 million in federal coronavirus relief grants, Gov.…
Seeds for this tree have been to the Moon; now it’s planted in Hutchinson, Kansas
Last week, Hutchinson’s “moon tree” finally took its place on 11th Avenue. The seeds traveled to the Moon, became trees growing across the U.S., and descendants are still planted today in all corners of the earth. Locally, Hutchinson’s young tree…
Plumbers frustrated by amendment that could take away business
Plumbers filled the aisles at Topeka City Council to voice frustration over a quickly approved change to the International Plumbing Code in August. Last month, plumbers said, a change in plumbing code that could take away business from plumbers was…
Hutchinson OKs code to allow enforcement of mask rule
The Hutchinson City Council adopted updated municipal codes on Tuesday that will enable enforcement of age restrictions on buying e-cigarettes and open the door to local enforcement of a mask mandate – if Reno County should adopt one. City attorney…
Federal judge tosses challenge to Kansas electioneering law
A federal judge dismissed Wednesday a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of state law restricting electioneering at polling places. The suit was brought by the state chapter of the ACLU on behalf of groups who contended their free speech rights were…
JoCo finalizes $35 million COVID-19 aid package that includes help for small businesses, renters
After months of research and meetings, Johnson County leaders have settled on a $35 million package of pandemic relief that includes small business grants, rent and workforce assistance, as well as money to improve digital access. The county’s aid package…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 7, 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 updates guidelines for economic growth
Wichita city council members have approved some changes and updates to the city’s policy to promote and encourage economic growth and development. The policy covers incentives, tax abatements, financing districts and other programs offered by the city. Council member Bryan…
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