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Why the 2020 Census is Essential to Municipalities
While the decennial census is always important for its allocation of over $1.5 trillion (with a ‘T’!) in federal funding across 316 federal programs, the 2020 census is perhaps the most consequential in generations. Getting the count wrong right now…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 16, 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.
‘Unbelievably dark’: Merriam officials say inner-workings of 60-year-old Merriam Drainage District aren’t transparent
Flooding issues may have gotten more pronounced in the Shawnee Mission area in recent years, but they’re nothing new. More than six decades ago, flooding concerns along a stretch of Turkey Creek that runs through Merriam, Shawnee and Overland Park…
Shawnee announces it won’t open municipal pools for the 2020 season
The city of Shawnee this morning announced it would not be opening any of its public pools in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement posted by the city on its website and social media platforms says that…
Pott. County jobs expert talks impact of COVID-19 on local businesses
Jack Allston, executive director of the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation, presented to the Pottawatomie County Commission Monday the results of a survey showing how COVID-19 has impacted local businesses. Of the businesses that responded to the survey, about 15…
Sedgwick County Commission considers township road maintenance policy
While Sedgwick County Commissioners agreed local township roads are generally well maintained, discussion at a June 3 staff meeting and June 10 commission meeting addressed what could be done in the rare scenarios where that is not the case. Typically,…
Harvey County moving to Phase Out reopening stage
Harvey County is moving into the Phase Out stage of its reopening plan tomorrow. This means there will not be any recommended limits on gatherings. Nursing home visits will not be allowed until June 24. “These past few months have…
USD 259 Schools to spend $24 million to get laptops and devices to every student
Next year USD 259 schools wants to give every student in the district a laptop or electronic device with internet service. On Monday the school board voted unanimously to pay $24 Million to make it happen in the first semester…
Dodge City public transit fees waived through June 2021
The city of Dodge City announced that all passenger fees for public transportation will be waived through June 30, 2021. According to Ernestor De La Rosa, city of Dodge City assistant city manager/legislative affairs, the decision to waive fees was…
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