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City of Topeka closes all city buildings, including Topeka Zoo
The City of Topeka closed all city buildings, including the Topeka Zoo, Thursday afternoon. In a statement, city leaders said their decision is in response to the Emergency Public Health Order issued by the Shawnee County Health Department Wednesday. The…
Shawnee County commission meetings no longer open to public because of coronavirus
Shawnee County officials are changing the way their meetings are held to help limit the spread of germs during the coronavirus pandemic. All department heads called in to Thursday morning’s county commission meeting at the courthouse unless they had a…
Topeka police limit public interaction amidst coronavirus concerns ‘until further notice’
Police officers in the capital city won’t go to the scene of non-injury crashes during the coronavirus outbreak, and changed their interaction procedures at their headquarters, the Topeka Police Department said Thursday. Topeka police spokeswoman Gretchen Koenen has now asked…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 19, 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.
Jackson County resident tests positive for COVID-19
A Jackson County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Jackson County Health Department. This is the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in the county. Angie Reith, Jackson County Health Officer, said her office was notified last…
Congress considers requiring Fed to buy muni bonds for coronavirus fight
Congress is considering authorizing the Federal Reserve to purchase municipal bonds as one of the ways to support local and state efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic. A memo circulated Wednesday by House Financial Service Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif.,…
Hillsboro Mayor: City’s water safe to drink
The gates at Hillsboro’s water plant are now closed and entry is by appointment only. The step is being taken to protect key city employees from COVID-19. Hillsboro mayor Lou Thurston said the water department has only two employees trained…
Shawnee County health officer says most recent order was a tough decision to make
Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino said Thursday the public order to close bars, restaurants and movie theaters in the area was the most difficult decision he has had to make to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. “I am fully…
State officials tell closed Kansas schools to teach online, use other options
Kansas school districts should continue to teach students for the rest of the academic year, but it is up to them to come up with their own plans on how to carry that out, a state task force announced Thursday.…
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