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Municipal Bond Trends for July 2, 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.
Elected officials to discuss use of force policies, COVID-19 rules
Topeka police use of force policies and Shawnee County COVID-19 restrictions are among topics local elected officials plan to take up this coming week. ... The mayor and council will hear a report from the Topeka Police Department about its…
Mission to enact five-step plan addressing racial justice, equity and inclusion
Following an emotional debate about a Black Lives Matter resolution in June, the Mission City Council intends to enact a five-step action plan addressing racial justice, equity and inclusion. The city council moved the resolution discussion to the July finance and…
Sumner County Commissioners vote 3-0 not to require the use of face masks in public
The Sumner County Commissioners voted 3-0 to “recommend” but not “enforce” Governor Laura Kelley’s executive order to mandatory wear masks during a special meeting held at the courthouse late this afternoon. Using the recommendation of Sumner County Health Officer Laura…
Harvey County commission exempts county from public mask requirement
County Commissioners Randy Hague, Ron Krehbiel and Chip Westfall rejected the advice of both the health department director and the county health officer and exempted Harvey County from a public mask requirement previously issued by Gov. Laura Kelly. The governor…
Hospital’s absence leaves mark on Halstead economy
There was a time when Halstead Hospital was known as the Little Mayo Clinic of the Great Plains. It boasted a rich tradition of excellence in health care and medicine, dating back a hundred years to the days of Dr.…
Sedgwick has few options for housing needs
The city of Sedgwick is landlocked and underwater. Well, not literally. But when it comes to building new houses, Sedgwick doesn’t have many options outside of the town’s vacant lots. The town is nestled against the Little Arkansas River, which…
Gardner PD issues statement regarding use of force
In the interest of transparency, the Gardner Police Department recently released a statement comparing their use of force policy to Campaign Zero’s 8 Can’t Wait campaign. “I have had several citizens ask about it, so we thought it would be…
Wichita police and fire department are cracking down on firework regulations
The Fourth of July is Saturday and Wichita’s police and fire department are teaming up to make sure everyone is staying safe this holiday weekend. Wichita firemen and police are cracking down on firework regulations, only allowing fireworks tested and…
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