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Committee Chairman says muni provisions will be included with state, local aid
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal reaffirmed Wednesday his support for reinstating Build America Bonds and the use of private activity bonds as part of a larger package of aid to state and local governments. Neal, D-Mass., assured…
Junction City transitions back to utility disconnections
On March 17th Governor Laura Kelly issued Executive Order No. 2005 that temporarily prohibited utility and internet disconnects until May 1st. As this order expires, the City of Junction City will allow a transition period before disconnections of water service…
Chanute strategic in providing essential services
Even with officials in these tricky times spread out at individual tables in the Memorial Building Alliance Room, updated reports and recommendations were made at Chanute’s City Commission meeting on Monday night. This included a suggestion to not open the…
‘I need a haircut.’ Sedgwick County moves to give business control over reopening
Sedgwick County took steps Wednesday to encourage a quick end to coronavirus control orders with an eye toward letting businesses make most of their own decisions on how to reopen the economy. “It’s time for us to move back toward…
JCCC asking faculty to prepare for primarily online instruction this fall, though hands-on training will be conducted in person
JCCC began informing faculty this week that the college is preparing for a fall semester where instruction will be delivered primarily online, though campus will be open and many hands-on classes will be delivered in person. Johnson County Community College…
JoCo health officer recommends putting off reopening of non-essential businesses until May 11
Johnson County should put off reopening non-essential businesses for a week to protect the county from a possible wave of new infections caused by people traveling from other metro counties with continuing outbreaks, county health officer Joseph LeMaster, MD, MPH,…
Merriam Visitor’s Bureau compiles virtual tours, local take-out options during stay-at-home orders
The Merriam Visitors Bureau list of online activities and tours includes a livestream of penguins from the Kansas City Zoo. Photo courtesy of Kansas City Zoo. Physical travel may be off limits during the coronavirus stay-at-home orders, but that doesn’t…
City of Russell Extends Utility Disconnection Moratorium to May 31, 2020
The City of Russell suspended utility disconnects for non-payment until May 1, 2020, as customers and the community faced potential hardship from coronavirus. With the uncertainty of the coronavirus and the financial difficulties some customers may face during this time,…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 28, 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.
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