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Wyandotte County facing huge budget shortfall as many businesses remain closed
The coronavirus shut downs are hitting people’s pockets hard. In Wyandotte County, the Unified Government is facing a $15-20 million budget shortfall due in part to all the business closures. From the empty streets, parking lots and stores, the Legends…
Cities discuss summer programs
The Hiawatha City Commission held its second virtual meeting on Monday evening, and the group spoke with Parks and Recreation Director Stacy Jasper about the status of summer sports and programs, given the extension of the stay-at-home order to May…
Marion County weighs hiring administrator
County commissioners once again discussed hiring an administrator, with support from Goessel resident Mark Voth, Hillsboro city councilman Kevin Suderman, and county commission chairman Jonah Gehring. Voth said an administrator can spend hours doing detailed research on a subject and…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 21, 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.
Overland Park farmers market to open Saturday — but customers won’t leave their cars
Overland Park is planning to open its farmers market this weekend. But worried about large crowds spreading the novel coronavirus, officials said shoppers will be restricted to their cars. The city was planning to open the market for the season…
COVID-19 shutdown slows some major Johnson County construction projects, but not all
Even with construction considered an “essential service” under COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, major development projects across Johnson County are facing setbacks or coming to a halt. With major public and private projects in the works — including new housing, entertainment complexes,…
Demand for municipal bonds is reemerging, as new issues see ‘decent’ demand
Trading in the secondary market saw AAA benchmark yields rise by three to five basis points but the primary market showed signs of life with several larger new deals getting done at appropriate levels given current market conditions as the…
Hutchinson braces for financial impact of covid-19 crisis
The City of Hutchinson’s General Fund Balance is projected to decline by $1.3M for the remainder of 2020 largely due to a drop in sales tax revenue in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. City Manager John Deardoff, working closely…
Wichita council votes to delay action on deputy position for Wichita mayor
Wichita mayor Brandon Whipple wants to create a position of “deputy to the mayor” or a chief of staff similar to support positions for mayors in comparable cities. He said the position would help with policy research, community outreach, working…
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