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Lawrence City Commission rejects new rules for Airbnbs and other short-term rentals, asks for more limitations
The debate at City Hall about how to regulate short-term rentals where the property owner lives elsewhere will continue. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted unanimously to reject a set of new rules for whole-home…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 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 Advisors.
Manhattan takes step toward housing study, approves bike/ped plan
Manhattan Tuesday took the first step toward conducting a housing market analysis, approved funds for increased costs related to the planned middle school recreation centers and residents showed up in numbers to support the updated bicycle and pedestrian systems plan.…
Mercy donates hospital building, $1 million to Bourbon County
Bourbon County Economic Development Director Jody Hoener announced Tuesday the county will take the lead in creating a health care mall at what once was the Mercy Hospital Fort Scott building. Hoener said on Monday, the county received a donation…
Are Opportunity Zones providing the opportunities Wichita needs?
"We're only as strong as our weakest link," said Brandon Johnson, Wichita City Councilman. He's talking about Wichita's weakest neighborhoods and the plan to get them growing again. But, the help isn't coming as fast as hoped. Rundown neighborhoods, food…
Most Sedgwick County homeowners to see higher values this year
The Sedgwick County appraiser’s office will be mailing out the annual property value notices on March 1st, and most homeowners will see a higher number. Appraiser Mark Clark told county commissioners Wednesday that 81 percent of residential properties will be…
City commission lifts pit bull ban in Junction City
The Junction City city commission voted to lift a more than 20-year-old pit bull ban Tuesday night. Three commissioners voted for the lift and two voted against. There are still parameters for pit bull owners in the city. The dogs…
More than $20 million awarded to improve safety, infrastructure at 27 KS airports
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation announced Wednesday its commitment to award $20.5 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants to 27 airports in Kansas. The benefit to Kansas airports is part of a $520.5 million in federal support to airports…
City accepts housing rehabilitation grant
An area of south-central Hutchinson now known as the Creekside neighborhood will be the target of a Community Development Block Grant awarded to the city of Hutchinson last week to upgrade housing. The $265,600 grant is expected to help rehab…
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