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USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide (PDF, 349 KB) is a first-of-its-kind resource for…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 13, 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.
COVID-19 pandemic forces local governments to adopt tech solutions, host meetings online
Local government has been shoved and shoved hard by the coronavirus outbreak. And yes, things are bad. But in one way, the pandemic is having a positive effect. It has pushed councils, boards and committees hard into the technology of…
Muni-Bond Market Reviving After Fed Moves to Ease Cash Crunch
The Federal Reserve is helping revive the $3.9 trillion municipal bond market. ... as many as 200 new negotiated state and local debt offerings will price over the next few days, almost double the amount issued last week, fixed-income strategist Kevin Giddis…
Wamego coaches use technology to train and inspire student-athletes
Coaches at Wamego High are going above and beyond to keep their student-athletes in shape. With every squat, push up, and crunch, they get closer to their fitness goals, but how they’re continuing to establish a culture during a pandemic…
Shawnee county leaders say their employees don’t need to worry about a pay cut
Shawnee County leaders said Monday their employees don’t need to worry about taking a pay cut right now. County Commissioner Kevin Cook said the county’s emergency cash reserve has $33 million in it. He said the county started saving that…
Spike in Ford County COVID-19 cases related to beef plant
While they were hoping not to see it, Ford County’s Health officer said Monday, the county experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases over the weekend. The county’s count jumped from two cases last Thursday to 13 by Sunday. Just under…
Shawnee County health officer: Store employees should cover faces at all times
Staff members in stores "should cover their faces with masks or scarfs at all times," Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino said in a letter sent Monday to Shawnee County retail establishments. The letter also outlines specific steps Pezzino is…
Training a constant for Topeka firefighters
Repetition is important when it comes to firefighter training. Fire crews may run through one scenario in which a building is on fire, then run through the same scenario but this time it is a house fire. The third round…
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