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<div style="color: #333;">Here’s how much Lawrence spent on the search for the new city manager</div>
The City of Lawrence paid an executive search firm and brought four city manager candidates to town this spring. Here’s what it all cost. Following the search by Strategic Government Resources, four finalists — Majed Al-Ghafry, Joe Fivas, Michael Kovacs and…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 25, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
<div style="color: #333;">Goddard is latest Wichita suburb to tackle e-vehicle regulations</div>
Three Wichita suburbs have passed regulations on at least some electric or motorized vehicles within the past year. Rose Hill was the first to implement restrictions, and Cheney and Garden Plain have since followed suit. Valley Center is expected to…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 24, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 21, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
<div style="color: #333;">Bel Aire looks at regulating short-term rentals</div>
Regulations would address quiet hours, parking requirements, number of short-term rentals allowed per owner, density requirements, permit requirements and more. Read more: Wichita Eagle
<div style="color: #333;">New Lawrence city manager wants to build ‘strong communities’</div>
Majed Al-Ghafry thinks the city where he started his municipal government career – Chula Vista, California – has some lessons for Lawrence about growing smart. Read more: LJWorld
<div style="color: #333;">Lyon County judge orders Emporia data center ban on ballot</div>
The ruling follows a hearing on temporary orders tied to the petition, which was launched after city commissioners approved zoning changes this summer that could allow data centers to be built in the community. Read more: KSN-TV
Municipal Bond Trends for August 20, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
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