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Municipal Bond Trends for November 6, 2024
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…
Falling Rates, Rising Tax Risk Give Some Shine to Muni Bonds
Municipal bond issuance in the U.S. is heating up as local governments ramp up borrowing and investors gobble up the low-risk securities. ... local governments have needed to borrow more as the massive federal stimulus received during the pandemic wears…
Ballot questions pass in Barton and Pawnee Counties
Voters in Great Bend, Ellinwood, and Pawnee County all had special election questions on their ballots Tuesday and all three passed. Great Bend’s half-cent sales tax will continue, Ellinwood USD 355’s bond issue was approved, and in Pawnee County, establishments…
Lawrence voters approve expanding affordable housing sales tax, providing more funding for homelessness services in city
Lawrence voters on Tuesday approved a referendum that will double the city’s affordable housing sales tax to help provide more funding for services to help people experiencing homelessness. A total of 20,923 voters, or 53.32%, voted “yes” on the ballot…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 5, 2024
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…
Lawrence voters reject proposal that would have altered structure of city government and added a direct mayoral race
Lawrence voters on Tuesday narrowly rejected a referendum that would have altered the city’s structure of government, voting down a proposal that would have included a direct mayoral election and additional commissioners in the city, with some voted on by…
Finned friends find home in Halstead City Hall
Halstead City Hall has a new face to greet the public in the form of a betta fish. Deputy Clerk Bre Connell started introducing the fish to the office several months ago after loving the ones she had at home.…
New study calculates New Century AirCenter’s economic impact at $1.1 billion
New Century AirCenter contributes an annual economic impact of $1.1 billion to the local and regional economy, according to a study conducted by the County Economic Research Institute. Through strategic investments and professional management, the Johnson County Airport Commission has…
Garden City Launches New Website for Enhanced User Experience
The City of Garden City is pleased to announce the official launch of its newly redesigned website, a significant enhancement aimed at improving accessibility, user experience, and transparency for anyone residing, visiting, or investing in our community. Source: Garden City,…
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