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Reno County Economic Recovery Task Force begins discussion on reopening
The Reno County Economic Recovery Task Force on Friday (April 24) outlined goals detailed efforts underway toward reopening the local economy. The statewide stay-at-home order currently is in effect until May 3. While that could extend, the task force in…
Cluster testing continues in Ford County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced this week two private businesses in Dodge City that showed a cluster of COVID-19 cases. As described by KDHE, a cluster “is two or more confirmed cases associated to one known exposure.”…
Pratt County Clerk plans retirement after 39 years
On April 22, Pratt County Clerk Sherry Kruse took notes at her final Pratt County Commission meeting after working in that office since August 1981. Kruse started out handling payroll and accounts receivable under then County Clerk Alma Walker. In…
Amid pandemic, Baldwin City sesquicentennial planners looking at creative ways to engage residents
With the COVID-19 pandemic ending community gatherings for the foreseeable future, organizers of Baldwin City’s sesquicentennial events say they are exploring creative ways to engage residents in the celebration. As originally conceived, Baldwin City’s sesquicentennial celebration was going to tie…
For essential Lawrence city employees, reporting to work includes face masks and daily temperature checks
As the employer of hundreds of essential employees still physically reporting to work, the City of Lawrence may be able to provide an example to employers contemplating how to bring employees back to work safely once stay-at-home orders lift. For…
Salina approves COVID-19 staffing plan
While there will be no layoffs or other reductions in personnel, around 50% of City of Salina staff could see hours cut because of the coronavirus pandemic. This change comes after the Salina City Commission voted to authorize the city…
NLC President Joe Buscaino Statement on Need for COVID-19 Aid to Local Governments
Today, the House passed an interim package to provide $484 billion to small businesses and hospitals. It passed the Senate on Tuesday, and the President is expected to sign swiftly. Unfortunately, state and local governments are being asked to wait…
Hutchinson Regional Airport feeling the pinch of COVID-19
The stay-at-home order is halting travel and grounding flights but it’s not just the big airports feeling the pinch. Regional airports are seeing revenues take a dive. It’s normal to see the sights and sounds of planes landing and taking…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 23, 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.
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