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Bourbon County discusses policy for county roads
Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday discussed creating a policy to deal with what Commission Chairman Lynne Oharah referred to as “a 100-year-old problem” – requests for closing or opening county roads. Richard Wolmesdorf attended the meeting to request closing a…
Sedgwick County election commissioner raises concerns over voting bill
A House committee has scheduled a hearing Thursday on a bill that would allow Sedgwick County to establish vote centers for the 2020 elections, allowing voters to cast a ballot at any location on election day. Sedgwick County election commissioner…
An inside look at Wichita’s former downtown library; it’s nicer than you remember
Supporters of a petition drive to force Wichita to vote on whether to tear down historic buildings have gotten a rare look inside the former Central Library, one of the buildings they’re trying to save from downtown redevelopment. And they…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 4, 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.
Wichita could ban or tax plastic bags
Wichita is exploring a citywide ban on plastic bags. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday for a new task force to consider how to reduce or eliminate single-use plastic bags in the city. Members of the task force have said…
Hutch rental licensing program repealed
The divisive and sometimes heated discussions over Hutchinson’s Residential Rental Licensing and Inspection Program have quieted slightly. On Tuesday, the city council voted unanimously to repeal the program. In September 2019, city council members showed interest in fine-tuning - but…
Study of high electricity rates in Kansas points to industry changes, planning needs
The president of London Economics says high electricity rates in Kansas reflect a rapidly changing industry, higher-than-usual surcharges and the absence of long-term planning. A.J. Goulding delivered his firm’s assessment of the power dynamic between utilities and regulators in hearings…
Lawrence to consider changes to camping ordinances that some say make being homeless illegal
Advocates for the homeless say city camping ordinances criminalize being homeless, and city leaders are questioning whether changes should be made. Earlier this winter, some residents spoke out against the city’s illegal camping ordinance to the Lawrence City Commission, saying…
Lawrence developing new method for allocating social service funds
The City of Lawrence is developing a new method for allocating money for social service agencies and programs. At the Lawrence City Commission’s meeting on Tuesday, Assistant City Manager Casey Toomay said city staff was developing a matrix to help…
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