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Municipal Bond Trends for May 19, 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.
Gov. Laura Kelly allowing state to enter Phase 2 of reopening plan Friday
Gov. Laura Kelly said the Kansas economy would be allowed Friday to enter the second phase of a recovery strategy from the pandemic that includes resumption of business by casinos, theaters, bowling alleys, museums and permits return to organized sports…
Crawford County may back hemp-processing business
Industrial hemp has seen rapid growth in Kansas since becoming legal in recent years, but could soon be given an even greater boost in the southeast corner of the state. The Pittsburg City Commission weighed the pros and cons last…
Federal government is bringing back a bond from the 1980s to help pay off a record deficit
"I think the 20-year should do fine. Obviously, we haven't seen one in a little bit of time. There's always is a little bit of uncertainty around the unknown in general," said Gregory Faranello, head of U.S. rates at AmeriVet…
Municipal short-end rates continue to fall
The municipal market continued its short-end rally Tuesday with yields falling by as much as seven basis points, amid a well-functioning new-issue market that saw deals re-priced to lower yields. Amid an otherwise quiet tone that was characterized by some…
Wichita City Council approves coronavirus grant application for fire and police
The Wichita City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday to approve a grant application for Coronavirus Emergency (ER) Supplemental Funding Program Solicitation. It is administered by the Department of Justice and will be $1,250,185. No local match is required. The funding…
Pittsburg State announces plans for disbursing CARES Act funds to their students
Pittsburg State announces plans for disbursing CARES Act funds to their students. The university will recieve about $2.6 million from the higher education emergency relief fund. This federal assistance will go directly towards students who qualify. Full-time students who meet…
City of Topeka cuts three upper-level jobs in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
In an effort to cut costs, Topeka’s city government has eliminated the jobs held by deputy city manager Doug Gerber, neighborhood relations director Sasha Haehn and emergency management coordinator Jim Green. The termination of those employees and elimination of their…
Peabody council worried about lack of lifeguards
Peabody city councilmen were unsure at Monday’s regular meeting if the city’s pool would open this year, but agreed they needed to hire enough lifeguards just in case. “Even if we can open it in the future, we have to…
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