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Municipal Bond Trends for April 27, 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.
Fed expands muni-debt program to cover “smaller” cities, counties (at least 500,000 population for counties and 250,000 for cities)
The Federal Reserve expanded the scope and duration of the Municipal Liquidity Facility, a $500 billion emergency lending program aimed at providing short-term credit to state and local governments as they endure the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The…
The Fed won’t move on rates this week, but here are some other things it could do
FAfter unleashing the most aggressive programs to support markets and the economy in its history, the Federal Reserve is likely to pause any additional initiatives until it has more information about how those moves are working and what lies ahead.…
As coronavirus cuts into budget, Olathe furloughs nearly all city staff for two weeks
Facing deep budget cuts because of the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Olathe will furlough nearly all employees for two weeks. Like all other municipalities in Johnson County, Olathe is bracing for the long-term economic impacts of businesses, hotels and…
Shawnee Mission closes all school fields after repeated COVID-19 rule violations
Even after the Shawnee Mission school district threatened to issue citations to people who violate social distancing rules on its athletic fields, large groups continued to congregate and play sports, officials said. Now, the district has closed all of its fields. “Several…
University of Kansas announces pay cuts among top officials
The University of Kansas is temporarily slashing the pay of high-ranking administrators and athletic staff in anticipation of the coronavirus causing tens of millions of dollars in financial losses. Chancellor Douglas Girod announced Monday that the school will save $853,000…
Will students show up for college in fall 2020? Community colleges offer a hint. It isn’t pretty.
Ask a community college president about what school will look like in the fall and be prepared for an eye roll, lots of shrugging and even a baffled look or two. They’ve got no clue, really. That’s not their fault. In the coronavirus…
Gov. Laura Kelly to unveil recovery plan Thursday as Kansas surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 cases, up to 120 deaths
Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday Kansas should expect more guidance on Thursday on how the state will emerge from a stay-at-home order. The governor said she's been in talks with industry leaders and neighboring states to develop a recovery plan…
Dodge City Commissioners to cut own salaries
Budget adjustments were the talk of the recent Dodge City commission meeting as it is estimated $3 million would be lost from the 2020 budget for the city. According to city officials, city administration and staff are taking steps to…
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