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Wichita police chief says WPD has been searching for more protective gear
Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay says his officers are showing up for work now more than ever during this time of COVID-19. “Our sick leave as of (Friday) yesterday when I looked at it, we are lower than the average…
Gov. Laura Kelly orders expansion of telemedicine; 65 confirmed cases
Gov. Laura Kelly on Sunday announced she had issued executive orders to expand the use of telemedicine and waive restrictions on motor carriers who are delivering relief for COVID-19. At least 65 residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, and…
AG Derek Schmidt: New guidance now available to keep meetings open to the public during COVID-19 ‘social distancing’ limitations
The attorney general’s office has proposed formal rules for state and local governments to ensure their meetings remain open to the public during ‘social distancing’ emergency restrictions on gathering in person, Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. “During a time…
Kansas small businesses eligible for disaster loans from the Small Business Administration
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration approved her request to make loans of up to $2 million available to small businesses disrupted by coronavirus. The disaster declaration extends to all 105 Kansas counties, making low-interest…
Officials ban gatherings of 10 or more in Reno County
The director of the Reno County Health Department has issued an official order banning all gatherings of 10 or more people within the county, effective 12:01 a.m. Sunday. There are exemptions to the order that allow businesses to stay open,…
Muni market wrestles with COVID-19 disclosure
Regulatory relief may not be in sight for issuers as they grapple with how to deal with late filings because of the pandemic. Ahmed Abonamah, deputy director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Municipal Securities discussed his views…
Moody’s says COVID-19 makes muni marketplace a riskier place
While munis are holding up better than most asset classes amid the COVID-19 crisis, don't be surprised to see a few defaults along the way, says Dan White, head of fiscal policy research at Moody’s Analytics. “Aside from the immediate…
Coronavirus hits rural Kansas, Missouri towns. Many don’t have a single hospital bed
The first novel coronavirus case in Jackson County, Kansas, about 30 miles north of Topeka, was confirmed Thursday. Though the news came with few details about the patient or how the person contracted it, one thing was certain: Coronavirus has…
AG offers “open meeting” guidance during coronavirus
The attorney general’s office proposed formal rules for state and local governments to ensure their meetings remain open to the public during ‘social distancing’ emergency restrictions on gathering in person, Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. The new regulation for…
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