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At $36.5B, muni bond sales see busiest February in 34 years
Taxable bonds and COVID-19 are two of the main catalysts that helped February municipal bond volume ascend to its highest level since at least 1986, which is as far back as Bond Buyer data tracks. There was $36.51 billion of…
Louisburg approves leases for ag land
Louisburg City Council has signed off on two land-lease agreements for agriculture production on city-controlled acreage. Council members voted 4-0 to approve a five-year lease agreement with Babe Cutshaw for hay production on 39 acres of uncultivated land located in…
10-year Treasury yield collapses to another record low of 1.18% amid coronavirus fears
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield plunged to a fresh record low on Friday as investors dumped riskier assets and searched for safer options amid the coronavirus outbreak. At around 6:20 a.m. ET, the benchmark rate traded around 1.18%. Friday marked…
Shared-use path to Hesston has $3.5 million price tag
A hiking/biking trail linking Newton to Hesston along Old Highway 81 is possible but expensive, according to the engineer who performed a feasibility study for the county. “A shared-use path is possible,” said Jay Anglemyer with MKEC Engineering, Inc. “It…
Lawrence residents say housing, jobs and homelessness will be key issues for city’s next strategic plan
When a group of residents were asked what changes they wanted to see in Lawrence in 10 years, common replies included more affordable housing, higher paying jobs and progress addressing social issues such as homelessness. About 40 people attended a…
Lawrence homeowner appeals court decision regarding controversial Queens Road taxing districts
A Lawrence man who sued the City of Lawrence over the Queens Road taxing districts continues his legal efforts to stop the $5.3 million road project from proceeding as planned. Last year, Queens Road homeowner Kurt Schaake filed a lawsuit…
Recruitment re-vamp: Topeka Police recruiting efforts gain national attention and more candidates
Recruiting at the Topeka Police Department has never looked the same, or more successful. A group of officers re-vamped the strategies and process. One of those officer was also just named officer of the year, Sgt. Vidal Campos. He’s been…
Kansas schools could get more state aid by removing Fort Leavenworth from formula
A revision in the way Kansas calculates aid for school district projects could help lower property taxes for residents across the state. The Senate unanimously signed off on legislation Wednesday to provide additional support for bonds issued to fund facility…
Kansas Senate passes sports gambling plan despite concerns with state’s cut of action
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday moved to legalize sports gambling over objections from Democrats who complained that a deal brokered after two years of haggling too heavily favors casino managers. Adults could place bets on professional and college athletics through…
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