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Shawnee County residents fight to stop data center growth in Topeka
The petitions aim to ban data centers within city limits, prevent annexation of land for data centers, and restrict water services for them. Read more: CJonline
Municipal Bond Trends for November 3, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 2, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 30, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 29, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
How city manager Dennis Marstall plans to ‘move the needle’ for Wichita
Wichita's new city manager Dennis Marstall discusses the failed sales tax and his plans to boost economic development and quality of life during the Wichita Business Journal's ICT Summit. The failure of the proposed 1% sales tax in March raised…
Girard celebrates new solar farm
Girard city leaders celebrated a new 2-megawatt solar production facility last week at a ribbon cutting held Oct. 19. The facility began producing energy in August. It’s estimated to supply around 15% of the city’s annual electricity needs, according to…
Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation
The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to keep benchmark interest rates on hold, opting to take a patient approach in its fight against inflation despite mounting evidence that price pressures are proving more nettlesome than policymakers had hoped. In a widely…
Fort Scott Approves Solar Project at Water Treatment Plant
The Fort Scott City Commission has voted 3–1 to approve a 225-kilowatt solar system with a small battery backup at the city’s water treatment plant, with projected energy savings of about $30,000 annually. Commissioners Matthew Wells, Tracy Dancer and Julie…
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