Kansas Municipal News
Local government news, municipal finance updates and job openings, collected for city and county officials.
Latest
Latest headlines
Page 2018
Confusion reigns on the Fed and long-term muni purchases
Municipal market participants are confused, to say the least, about the Federal Reserve and its ability to buy long-term municipal securities. And there’s a good reason for the puzzlement. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorizes the…
Municipal bond rates fall again on Fed hopes, potential coronavirus plateau
The municipal market again saw yields fall across the curve, dropping as much as eight basis points on the short end Monday and up to 15 on the long end. The market is anticipating the Federal Reserve to step in…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 6, 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.
Reno County releases ’self-reporting’ form for residents who suspect COVID-19
With its second case of suspected community transmission of the COVID-19 virus in Reno County, yet no expected immediate increase in ability to locally test people, the Reno County Health Department has released a new form asking people to self-…
Siemens Gamesa to furlough 200 in Hutchinson
Siemens Gamesa confirmed Monday that employees at both its Hutchinson and Ford Madison, Iowa, plants will be furloughed for three or four weeks. The company cited issues with its international supply chain. Employees were informed Monday, according to a statement…
Playing by the rules: Self-monitoring, strict guidelines keep golf courses open
Golf has long had the moniker of being a “Gentleman’s Game.” The terminology more than likely began in reference to the gender of those playing the sport. But over the years, it’s come to define the etiquette and self-policing —…
Social distancing map rates most SW Kansas counties at a D or lower
A map released by Unacast rates how well states and counties are at social distancing. The information is gathered by tracking the GPS on phones, but for those in Southwest Kansas, this may not be the grade deserved. In Southwest…
Miss out on SBA loan program? You have other options
Not everyone is going to be able to get a relief loan from the Small Business Administration. But don’t worry, plenty of other options remain. Dan Friederich, managing director of CBIZ MHM LLC in Kansas City, said businesses instead can take…
Gov. Laura Kelly warns of shortage of medical supplies as FEMA fails to fulfill requests
Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday the state’s health care providers are nearing a critical shortage of personal protective equipment, and her seven requests to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for additional supplies have gone unanswered. Additionally, the governor said, the…
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.
