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Lenexa entering encroachment agreement with Magellan Pipeline Company for public improvements
The city of Lenexa is entering an encroachment agreement with Magellan Pipeline Company to make infrastructure improvements near Old Town. The encroachment agreement will authorize Magellan Pipeline Company to construct curb and gutter, storm sewer, street lighting, sidewalk and trail…
County, NextEra finalize haul route
After approving the term sheet and site plan for the Soldier Creek Wind Farm in August 2019, the Nemaha County Commissioners announced Monday, Jan. 13 — following a 1-1/2 hour executive session — that they have finalized the haul route…
Riley County losing out on $661,000 in revenue since mortgage tax phase out
Riley County lost out on $661,000 in tax revenue in 2019 mortgage registration fees after the Kansas legislature voted in 2014 to begin a five-year phase out of fees, said Debbie Regester, the county’s register of deeds. “I guess I’m…
WSU Innovation Campus developer seeks up to $33 million in IRBs for new NetApp site
Six years after first announcing it would partner with Wichita State University and move onto its Innovation Campus, NetApp is finally doing it. Innovation Campus developer MWCB LLC is seeking up to $33 million in industrial revenue bonds to build a 168,000-square-foot Wichita headquarters for the global data storage and…
Gov. Laura Kelly’s budget calls for refinancing KPERS, pay raise for state workers
Gov. Laura Kelly revealed her proposed blueprint Thursday for $7.8 billion in government spending on state services next year, including social service investments, aid for higher education and a pay raise for state employees. The Democratic governor again asked lawmakers…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 17, 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.
Spirit layoffs could stress Wichita, Sedgwick County finances, Moody’s cautions
One of the world’s top credit rating agencies has issued a report expressing concern about potential stress on Wichita-area governments if Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jetliner doesn’t get back in the sky sooner rather than later. The Moody’s investment firm…
Commerce study critical of incentives offered in Rural Opportunity Zones
A new report from the Kansas Department of Commerce concludes a state program that provides cash incentives for those who move to rural areas failed to influence relocations or curb systemic population declines across the state. Commerce secretary David Toland…
Wichita street projects for 2020 total $215M, mayor says
The city of Wichita has 16 street and bridge projects — either underway or planned — for the coming year that total more than $215 million. Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple highlighted some of the projects during his first briefing for…
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