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Why tourism in Topeka is down
The Topeka Lodging Association is sounding the alarm on tourism in the capital city. They say a big part of that is due to Hotel Topeka and the closure of Heartland Park Racetrack. Topeka's tourism taxes is $50,000 off track…
City of Winfield offers new online interactive cemetery map in time for holiday
As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, the city of Winfield has launched a new online interactive cemetery map that officials call “a powerful tool designed to provide residents, genealogists, and visitors with easy access to burial information from the comfort…
Despite new state law, Douglas County will keep developing idea for guaranteed income pilot program for single mothers
A guaranteed income program for single mothers has been on county leaders’ minds for some time. But in its 2025 session, the Kansas Legislature passed House Bill 2101, which now prohibits any city or county from using tax dollars to…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 23, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 22, 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…
Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2025-9: Phrasing of sales tax election resolution
The resolution regarding a countywide 1% retailers’ sales tax to fund the county hospital cited K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 12-187(b)(1), a general tax provision, rather than K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 12-187(b)(5), which specifically addresses funding health care services. ...Here, the ballot question…
Muni exemption intact as massive tax, spending bill passes House
The House passed a massive tax and spending bill that leaves the municipal bond tax exemption untouched after months of market speculation. It now heads to the Senate, which will shape the legislation to its own priorities. Source: Bond Buyer
Plevna seeks support to save old school, community center
The city of Plevna, with a population of fewer than 100 residents, does not carry insurance on its municipal buildings. Many residents are also facing property damage at their own homes, leaving limited local resources to fund repairs to public…
Recovery efforts underway in Grinnell, city sets up disaster relief fund
Recovery is just beginning in Grinnell after an EF-3 tornado struck the town. Community leaders say financial donations will be key. Source: KSN-TV
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