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Municipal Bond Trends for January 28, 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.
Topeka Mayor hopes to see city implement local preference legislation
Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla advocates having the city government implement legislation that would give preference to local companies in its procurement decisions, she said Tuesday. De La Isla said she and city manager Brent Trout were working out…
KDOT secretary presents ideas for new highway plan
Kansas Department of Transportation secretary Julie Lorenz outlined her vision Tuesday for a long-range highway plan built around an evolving pipeline of projects and attention to technology needs. She presented lawmakers in the Senate Transportation Committee with the plan for…
Unable to reach a contract agreement, Shawnee Mission teachers warn of ‘mass exodus’
Union representatives in the Shawnee Mission school district warned there could be a “mass exodus” of teachers now that the two sides have failed to agree on a new contract for this school year — despite negotiating since last spring.…
Here’s what to know about the coronavirus that might be in Lawrence, Kansas
On Tuesday the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced that a person in Lawrence is being investigated for possible exposure to the virus. Missouri health officials say they have not identified any cases of the virus. Though deaths have…
Dodge City police officer wasn’t using lights and sirens before deadly crash, cops say
A western Kansas police officer who crashed his patrol vehicle into a car, killing its driver, while responding to an emergency call was not using lights and sirens. The wreck happened early Saturday morning as Cpl. Shane Harris was responding…
Labette County Judge hearing cases in new location
Starting this week, a Labette County Judge will hear cases in a new location and county officials may have to spend money outside the budget to accommodate the change. The 11th Judicial District has moved Judge Fred W. Johnson’s docket…
Reno County supports public health funding increase
The Reno County Commission on Tuesday offered support for a request to state lawmakers to nearly double the state’s allocation for a category of annual public health funding. “The State Formula Grant, which is dedicated funding for the KDHE in…
Butler County Fire District #3 helps Rose Hill PD with boa constrictor
Butler County Fire District # was asked by Rose Hill PD for assistance with an unusual call in Rose Hill. A citizen called 911 and reported finding a six foot Boa Constrictor in their living room couch!
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