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Municipal Bond Trends for July 2, 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;">Kansas hospitals use federal funds to improve care</div>
Kansas hospitals are using new federal grant money to improve rural healthcare access. Projects include mobile maternal health clinics, new behavioral health units, and using AI to prevent chronic illness in children. The funding is part of a five-year, $50…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 1, 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;">Lawrence advisory board wants community engagement on proposed city sustainability policies</div>
One public commenter spoke at Lawrence’s environmental advisory board meeting Thursday night. Board members hope to draw a crowd next month as they decide which sustainability recommendations to put before the city commission. The swath of initiatives proposed by the…
<div style="color: #333;">North Newton City Council driven to study streets</div>
Some of the old blacktop on streets in North Newton are experiencing deterioration. North Newton Administrator Brad Harris said the trash truck is really damaging those streets on the south side of town. In a related matter, the North Newton…
<div style="color: #333;">Commerce Awards to Help Renovate Buildings into Business Incubators</div>
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $750,000 in Downtown Revive & Thrive grants to support nine building renovation projects across Kansas. When matched with more than $286,000 in local…
<div style="color: #333;">Council considers ban on motorized scooters</div>
In a three-hour-long work session, Halstead City Council members discussed many of the recently discussed topics, like code enforcement, e-bikes and e-scooters, cemetery improvements, and the 2027 budget. The council spent the most time talking about electric bikes and scooters,…
<div style="color: #333;">Overland Park may raise its stormwater utility fee again, but it’s still much cheaper than nearby cities</div>
Overland Park could again raise its stormwater utility fee to help cover increasing project costs and additional work that the city is now paying for with the fund. If ultimately approved with the 2027 budget, the increase would bring the…
<div style="color: #333;">‘Lives are at stake’ — Prairie Village cracks down on kids riding e-bikes and e-motos amid explosion of calls</div>
As children’s use of e-scooters, e-bikes and now, e-motorcycles, becomes increasingly concerning among city officials across Johnson County, Prairie Village Police plan to step up enforcement of its current restrictions — and explore tweaking those rules to match neighboring cities’…
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