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Municipal Bond Trends for January 14, 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.
Kansas gives senior care company $12 million to create 600-plus jobs in Overland Park
A Place for Mom, which helps families connect with nursing homes and other senior care facilities, plans to hire more than 600 employees in a new Overland Park office. The company said the new office will include employees who work…
Improvement district approved for Wichita’s East Douglas corridor
Wichita city council members have given first-round approval to an ordinance establishing a funding district to support the continued activities of the Douglas Design District, which runs from Washington to Oliver. A Business Improvement District would provide financing and administration…
Wichita’s downtown riverfront completely transformed in $1 billion plan
The Riverfront Legacy Master Plan coalition doubled down on its plan to raze most of the buildings — including Century II — near the Hyatt Regency hotel and start fresh. Under the plan, Wichita’s downtown could get new parks, a…
Cell tower disapproved for safety reasons
The Pratt County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to disapprove a proposal from AT&T to place a new cell service tower at the Pratt Regional Airport last month, but the issue will come before the Pratt County commissioners again on…
Merriam approves facility use agreement, letter of understanding with surrounding cities for pool usage
The Merriam city council on Monday evening approved two items dealing with pool usage, both of which involve agreements with neighboring cities. For the first item, Merriam entered into an inter-local agreement with Overland Park as a contingency plan if…
City approves resolution for Orizon expansion
Chanute commissioners approved a resolution Monday evening that clears a deal for Orizon Aerostructures’ expansion. The item was a late addition to the agenda and consents to a subordination agreement on construction of Orizon’s third building. It will serve as…
New Wichita mayor outlines top priorities for city
Wichita's 102nd mayor swears in Monday, stepping into city leadership from his previous service as a Kansas legislature. Brandon Whipple steps into his new role at a challenging time for the city with halted production of the 737 Max jet…
Can Kansas women go topless? Supreme Court leaves it unclear
The Supreme Court’s decision not to consider topless bans leaves a ruling in place that technically allows Kansas women to go topless. But a local political science professor said the legality of it is complicated. On Monday the United States…
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