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Shawnee to reopen city offices May 11 with limited staffing
The city of Shawnee is planning to reopen city offices on Monday, May 11. In a memo to the governing body, City Manager Nolan Sunderman said the reopening of offices will occur with limited staffing, social distancing requirements and other…
City of Wichita facing potential loss of revenue with empty Riverfront Stadium
...the City of Wichita could lose up to a million dollars if Riverfront Stadium, home of the Wind Surge remains empty for the rest of the year. "You know we have these incentives it pays for itself or should be…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 7, 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.
Possible cuts could be made to USD 383 budget at state level
State revenues are projected to be halved due to the pandemic, leaving possible cuts to Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 for 2021. Preliminary numbers related to the 2021 budget planning process were presented Wednesday to the USD 383 school board. Business Services…
Kansas Legislature to return for 1-day virus-focused talks
The Kansas Legislature will focus on the fallout from the coronavirus when it reconvenes for a single day later this month to wrap up the 2020 session, a leading lawmaker said. A panel of legislative leaders on Wednesday decided that…
Lyon County roads to see reimbursement for 2019 flood damage
Lyon County Commissioners approved a near-$50,000 agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for emergency-relief roadway repair during a regularly-scheduled meeting Thursday morning. The funds will be used in the maintenance of “federal aid roads” within Lyon County, some of…
WSU announces plan for reopening
Wichita State University officials have announced a plan that will allow for some access to the campus starting in late May. Seven working groups across the campus have developed a plan called Shockers United. The first phase of the plan…
Amtrak will soon require face masks for passengers
Amtrak will soon require passengers to wear face masks, joining numerous travel companies that have recently put similar policies in place. According to Amtrak's website, the company is still operating as an essential service for those who must travel and…
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