Kansas Municipal News
Local government news, municipal finance updates and job openings, collected for city and county officials.
Latest
Latest headlines
Page 2008
Shawnee Mission district fights state decision voiding 3-year teacher union contract
The Shawnee Mission school district is appealing a decision from the Kansas Department of Labor, which ruled the district committed a “prohibited practice” when it imposed a rare three-year unilateral contract on the teachers union. In filing the appeal in…
Wizard of Oz mural created in downtown Topeka
If you’ve driven in the area the past couple of days, you might have noticed a new mural in downtown Topeka. The Kansas Ballet Company partnered with Capitol Federal to create the community mural project at 723 SE Quincy. The project…
Small, inflatable unicorn dubbed the “Coronacorn” travels around Moundridge
News from Moundridge... "Last week, just to help brighten spirits in our community, we created a mascot of sorts. A small, inflatable unicorn we dubbed the Coronacorn! As a project for the Moundridge Chamber, I placed the Coronacorn in the…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 14, 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.
States, cities asking for $750 billion in emergency federal grants
States and local governments are escalating their requests for federal aid to offset revenue losses from the coronavirus emergency with combined requests for $750 billion in additional funding. The National Governors Association is asking for a separate allocation of $500…
Johnson County health official: Early test results ‘good news’ in coronavirus fight
Early results from Johnson County’s random community testing program show mitigation strategies appear to be working to reduce the spread of coronavirus, officials said Tuesday. But Sanmi Areola, public health director, said it is still too early — and data…
‘It’s warmed my heart.’ Mayors in Johnson County see kindness throughout their cities
The view from a mayor’s desk in Johnson County — which is brimming with agendas, budgets, ordinances and regulations — could be considered daunting and even disheartening. But several Johnson County mayors have said they are seeing special deeds and…
The City of Wichita explains decision to open two public golf courses
Starting Tuesday morning, the Auburn Hills and MacDonald golf course are opening their gates for the first time since a stay at home order was passed in Sedgwick County two weeks ago. "When the order first came out, we looked…
County task force could help draft restrictions on businesses after state order expires
The county’s health director announced Tuesday he plans to create a task force to help address how businesses may begin to reopen when a state stay at home order expires, potentially as early as Sunday. “I’m going to be reaching…
Get municipal news in your inbox every week
Talk to a municipal advisor
Contact Larry Kleeman or Henry Schmidt, call (316) 264-3400 or email info@ransonfinancial.com.
