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Johnson County, WYCO/KCK and neighboring metro governments mandate closure of restaurants, bars, movie theaters due to coronavirus risk
The governments of Johnson County, Kan; Jackson County, Mo.; Kansas City, Mo., and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan. on Monday evening collectively agreed to implement measures to close restaurants, bars, taverns, clubs and movie theaters in their…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 16, 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.
AG Derek Schmidt: KOMA requirements remain in effect amid COVID-19 response
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is offering guidance to state and local governments on how to comply with the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) if in-person meetings of any public body are replaced with remote meetings by telephone or other…
Finney County Health Department setting up mobile coronavirus testing center
The Finney County Health Department is working to set up a mobile coronavirus testing center. The center isn't operating yet and when it does, will only be used if needed, and if more testing resources become available. The idea with…
Parsons Municipal Building closed to public
The Parsons Municipal Building is one of the many facilities that has been either closed to the public or restricted because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Parsons Recreation Commission also is closed, and the Parsons Public Library has suspended…
Round 2: Pittsburg, KS vs. Watertown, SD
Welcome to the second round of the fifth annual Strongest Town Competition! This contest is our annual celebration of the towns and cities across North America (and even the world) who are building stronger communities, even in times of uncertainty and…
City of Emporia issues restrictions for municipal buildings
The city of Emporia released a coronavirus (COVID-19) schedule and operations of City Buildings on Monday afternoon. City Offices are highly recommending the public have limited access to the building and departments. In conjunction with the recommendation of health officials…
Louisburg City Hall to close to combat coronavirus
City Hall will close to the public beginning March 17, 2020, to follow the White House directive of “15 Days to Slow the Spread” of the coronavirus. If you need to make a utility payment, please drop your payment in…
Kansas lawmakers moving to extend unemployment benefits
Kansas lawmakers are moving to give unemployed workers an extra 10 weeks of benefits and allow them to start collecting the relief a week earlier than normal. The House commerce committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow people…
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