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Here’s what it takes to make this city a bright spot in the Johnson County
People joke about “tract mansions” and “Johnson County beige,” which have come to symbolize the sometimes unwelcome uniformity of suburban Kansas City. Roadways promote monotony, too. Four-lane thoroughfares are everywhere in Johnson County — punctuated by medians, turn lanes, fast-food…
Amid COVID pandemic, no raises for Sedgwick County workers, spending remains flat
Sedgwick County is planning to freeze employee pay next year as it attempts to climb out of the economic hole brought on by the COVD-19 pandemic. “As we look at what’s going on with our community, with our economy, we…
Gov. Kelly to sign executive order to delay reopening of schools
Gov. Laura Kelly will sign an executive order Monday that will delay the start of school until after Labor Day. Kelly made the announcement Wednesday during a news conference and said the delay will give school districts the time to…
Kelly: Executive order will mandate masks, temperature checks in schools
Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order that she will sign Monday regarding the delay of reopening schools will make it mandatory that school districts use masks, practice proper hygiene and perform daily temperature checks. Kelly made the announcement Wednesday during a…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 15, 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.
Andover City Council opts against mandating face masks
The Andover City Council voted 1-5 against enacting an ordinance mandating the wearing of facemasks in public during their last meeting on Tuesday, July 14. The ordinance mirrored what the Wichita City Council passed on Friday, July 3. Council Member…
Kingman County Places Limits on Mass Gatherings
Kingman County Health Department director Mary Schwartz cited the growing number of cases of COVID-19 in Kingman and surrounding counties on Monday when she issued an order to limit mass gatherings to 45 until Aug. 1 The order was passed…
A number of Wichita restaurants reconsider plans in light of rising COVID-19 cases
Wichita restaurants started reopening in early May when all the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders were lifted. But since then, cases have surged locally, and many restaurateurs are rethinking their plans. Over the past week or so — as several restaurants have…
Governor Kelly shares update from Kansas Department of Labor
The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) has been working with a team of specialists from Accenture for just over two weeks as they provide operational and technological assessments to improve the delivery of unemployment services. “We know there have been…
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