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Selling pressure returns to munis as coronavirus-driven credit concerns grow
Another large wave of selling hit the market on Wednesday, with yields rising by more than a half percentage point on the long end, amid defensive bidding reminiscent of the mid-March sell-off. March’s volatility has led to some of the…
Johnson County dedicates $400,000 to COVID-19 tests
The Johnson County Commissioners decided March 30 to take a pro-active response to COVID-19 by offering testing for a random sample of 3,000 to 5,000 people in the county. “We are not trying to test everybody in the county,” explained…
Fort Scott businesses can apply for $10,000 in funding
Fort Scott commissioners are looking to take action their response to COVID-19. Two proposals on Tuesday night’s agenda featured initiatives for disaster response — one adopting a local state of emergency and the other working to aid small businesses within…
Ark City parks to remain open during stay-at-home order
Citizens advised to avoid equipment; obey social distancing guidelines, signs Parks in Ark City will remain open to the public during Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s “stay at home” order, but this could change if safety guidelines are ignored. Under the…
Law enforcement still taking steps to make citizens law-abiding
Police and sheriff’s officers will not let the coronavirus stop them from enforcing the law, despite changes in procedures over the past two weeks. Neosho County Undersheriff Greg Taylor said the jail is maintaining numbers so it can quarantine an…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 1, 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.
Wichita mayor Whipple, council clash on proposal to aid workers idled by coronavirus
Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple is calling on the City Council to dip into its lunch and travel funds to help soften the blow on city workers as the budget faces a multi-million-dollar shortfall caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But some…
Fleet of vans to begin collecting data on Lawrence road conditions
The City of Lawrence begins a project this week to assess and inventory the condition of all roadways within the city. The city hired the firm Data Transfer Solutions to perform the assessment, which includes the use of vans with…
Muni heavy infrastructure bill touted by House Democrats
A $760 billion infrastructure plan packed with help for the public finance sector is being offered by House Democrats as the legislative vehicle for fourth coronavirus emergency spending bill that would focus on economic stimulus. The five-year spending plan Democrats…
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