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The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week
On the heels of a stronger-than-expected jobs report and elevated inflation readings, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting this week. Source: CNBC
Kansas schools ask voters to approve multi-million bonds
In Augusta, residents will decide whether to approve $55 million for USD 402. Further west, in Ness County, voters in USD 303 will decide on a $24 million bond. Source: KSN-TV
Hays and Russell pull water from Cedar Bluff Reservoir, first time since 2013
Water was released Monday morning from the Cedar Bluff Reservoir to aid Russell and Hays, which face drought conditions that city leaders expect to worsen. Leaders from both cities said this is only a band-aid, not a long-term solution. Source: KSN-TV
Theater restoration begins
Crews were in Iola Thursday to begin restoration work on the old Iola movie theater. Work will include a new marquee and replacing windows and doors.... The historic theater, built in 1931, is being restored through efforts of the Iola…
Lawrence tightens residency requirements for people to receive homelessness services
The City of Lawrence is tightening requirements for people to receive homelessness services, and people who previously lived in town, relocated elsewhere and returned are now “considered non-residents” until they’ve established housing. Source: The Lawrence Times
AT&T is ‘ignoring’ Kansas law. Regulators hope big fine ‘gets their attention’
AT&T was fined $60,000 by the Kansas Corporation Commission for 60 violations in a 30-day span of the Kansas Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act. That state law and KCC regulations require AT&T to timely locate underground lines, like when a…
Race draws big crowd to Pittsburg
Hundreds of cyclists from across the Four-State area and beyond took over the streets and gravel roads of Crawford and Cherokee County on Saturday with the return of “Coal Miner’s Gravel.” Source: - Latest Stories
Texas-sized bump emerges for Heartland Flyer extension
Action from the Texas legislature threatens to derail a long-awaited rail expansion project that would make Newton a hub for Amtrak. The Texas Legislature removed $2.6 million in funding to operate its Heartland Flyer Route. The $337 billion budget is…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 2, 2025
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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