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Will coronavirus force Fed to lower rates in March?
The prevailing opinion is the Federal Reserve will note the downside risks caused by the coronavirus and won’t cut rates in March, but bets are hedged for later in the year. But some analysts say a rate cut will be…
GCCC Releases 2018-2019 Annual Report Report Highlights Key Accomplishments, Fiscal Data & Taxpayer ROI
The 15-page report offers readers a comprehensive look at the institution’s key accomplishments and financial data from the past fiscal year, spanning July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. Some of those accomplishments include new educational pathways with partner universities,…
How Local and State Governments Can Close Revenue Gaps in 2020
It’s been called a billion-dollar prize – the gap between available revenue opportunities and the ability of local, state and federal government agencies to turn those potential revenue opportunities into reality. It’s a challenge that many municipalities face. Research from…
Controversy fills Johnson County’s election office. Does the system need an overhaul?
Johnson County’s most recent election commissioner abruptly resigned and left behind a string of lawsuits and concerns over delayed vote counts and troublesome technology. The commissioner before him left the county with a battle over severance pay and a scandal…
Wave gets Naftzger Park entertainment, booze contract; competitors say bid process unfair
City Hall turned over control of events and alcohol sales at the new Naftzger Park to the Wave venue on Tuesday, despite complaints from competing vendors who questioned the process and called it a “sweet deal” for the popular downtown…
Five years after upholding it, Prairie Village city council votes to repeal ban on pit bulls
Following a lengthy public input session in which more than 20 people lobbied the council to take the step, the Prairie Village City Council on Monday repealed the city’s ban on pit bulls. The move comes nearly five years after…
Motion to rescind tax abatement for Dimensional Innovations fails after tense discussion among Overland Park council
An effort to rescind a tax abatement for an Overland Park architectural design company failed Monday night ... It was an early look at how the council members may interact with each other on what is likely to become an…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 3, 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.
KDOT’s Cost Share Program accepting applications for spring 2020
After a highly successful first round of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program last fall, a second round of applications are now being accepted for spring 2020. Applications will be accepted from Feb. 3 through April 15. The…
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