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Kansas counties in charge of COVID-19 restrictions after Gov. Kelly vetoes emergency powers bill
Kansas no longer will impose a statewide phased-in reopening plan, Gov. Laura Kelly said Tuesday. In deciding to veto a bill that would have restricted her powers to respond to the coronavirus, she issued a new emergency declaration. “This legislation…
Roeland Park ‘bans the box,’ eliminates criminal history question from employment applications
The Roeland Park City Council last week signaled support for the “Ban the Box” effort and agreed to remove a question about criminal history from employment applications not related to public safety. “Ban the Box” is a movement to level…
Winfield Aquatic Center to open June 12
The Winfield Aquatic Center will be open to the public beginning June 12 under current timelines released by the State of Kansas. The experience at the facility will be different this year, reflecting changes in operations to adapt to the…
Labette County to discuss business restrictions
Labette County commissioners will meet early Wednesday morning to discuss their response to Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a bill that would have limited her authority to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the issues commissioners will decide is…
City of Newton appoints Kelly McElroy as city manager
The City of Newton Tuesday named Kelly McElroy as its new city manager. McElroy steps into the leadership role after serving as Newton's interim city manager since the retirement of Bob Myers at the end of last year, the city…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 26, 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.
AG Derek Schmidt to Congress: Protect rural broadband access as part of any additional COVID-19 relief legislation
Congress should ensure that all Americans have the home internet connectivity necessary to participate in telemedicine, teleschooling and telework as part of any additional COVID-19 relief legislation, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt told U.S. Senate and House leadership in a…
Nearly 75% of COVID-19 patients in Sedgwick County have recovered
Sedgwick County reports that out of the 559 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began, nearly 75% of them have recovered. The county's website says that as of 4 p.m. Monday, 409 patients have recovered and…
Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes pandemic bill, hands counties more power and calls special legislative session
Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed Tuesday a bill passed by the Kansas Legislature to snatch from the Kansas governor direct control of $1.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief aid and alter state law to weaken the executive branch’s emergency power during…
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