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Municipal Bond Trends for January 9, 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…
Chiefs want to move to Kansas, but Olathe must make some big decisions first — Here’s what we know
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced on Dec. 22 that the Kansas City Chiefs are hopping the state line to build a new stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, and that Olathe will be the home of the NFL team’s new headquarters…
Prairiefire defaults on CID-backed bonds after sales tax revenue comes up short
The Prairiefire project in Overland Park defaulted on bonds meant to be repaid through a CID. Two years ago, it defaulted on a tranche of STAR bonds, too. Read more: Kansas City Business Journals
Relocation incentive program seeing early success with 38 applicants in first month
A new program aimed at recruiting remote workers to the Manhattan area experienced positive early results, local officials said Thursday. Representatives from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and Riley County Planning and Development updated the Riley County commission Thursday…
How does Chiefs STAR bond district compare to 3 others already in Johnson County?
The Kansas City Chiefs’ plan to build a new domed stadium on the Kansas side, along with a new training facility and headquarters in Olathe, would be supported by a special incentive package for entertainment and tourism draws. Called STAR…
Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2026-1: Validity of county tax rebate program
... a county may not implement a tax rebate program unless it is authorized by, and complies with, a state statutory scheme. Harper County instituted the Ad Valorem Rebate Program to offer tax rebates from county ad valorem property taxes…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 8, 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 January 7, 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…
Allen officials approve tax rebate after valuation swings drive unexpected increases
City officials in Allen have approved a reduction in the city’s ad valorem tax rate and plan to issue rebates to residents after sharp fluctuations in property valuations led to unexpected increases in some property tax bills this year, according…
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