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Lawrence to consider reducing speed limit on residential streets; more enforcement also planned
In response to concerns about speeding in neighborhoods, city leaders will soon consider reducing the speed limit on residential streets in Lawrence. As part of its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Lawrence City Commission will consider adopting an ordinance to…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 29, 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.
Roeland Parkers will see special infrastructure sales tax question on Nov. 3 ballot
Roeland Parkers can expect to see an additional question on their ballots this general election. The city approved asking residents to vote on whether to remove a current one quarter of one percent sales tax and impose a new half…
Douglas County Commission to consider comprehensive plan amendment to allow rural property owner to subdivide land
Douglas County may soon make changes to its comprehensive plan to allow for a rural property owner to subdivide his land for residential purposes. The County Commission on Wednesday will consider an amendment to Plan 2040, its joint comprehensive plan…
More than 1,700 Kansas families to receive support to access digital education
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that, as part of the Technology for Families Grant Program, the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund distributed $636,066 to support connectivity for families in need representing 86 Kansas counties. Governor Kelly’s SPARK taskforce recommended…
Governor Kelly supports new visitor guidelines for nursing homes
Kansas governor Laura Kelly says she supports new federal guidelines detailing how nursing homes can begin allowing visits to patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services last week said nursing homes should continue to follow COVID-19 related protocols, such…
Saline County awarded grant for COVID-19 testing
Saline County will receive more than $100,000 to expand COVID-19 testing in the county. On Tuesday, the Saline County Board of Commissioners voted to accept the award of $133,500 from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). County health…
Salina to purchase cot loading equipment for ambulances
All ambulances for the Salina Fire Department will be equipped with cot loading systems after the city received a grant for nearly $131,000. The Salina City Commission authorized the department to purchase the Stryker Powerload Cot loading systems for SFD’s…
St. John’s Economic Development’s “Workspace 311” connects citizens with remote work opportunities
A new employment opportunity has opened in St. John at the Stafford County Economic Development Workspace 311, dependent on if 6 to 10 workers are found to fill positions as customer service representatives by mid-October. Stafford County Eco-Devo Executive Director…
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