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Municipal Bond Trends for June 26, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 25, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your…
Bringing together families and nature is at the center of Andover’s recreational park revamp
Andover is expecting to see a large influx of population in the near future. Taking this into consideration, the city proposed a 1% sales tax increase to fund projects that will support the incoming population. One of those projects included…
Newton reviews land bank policies
The land bank also considered policies to standardize practices. The policies included goals, like transferring ownership of unclaimed blighted properties to a taxpayer, reducing properties under violation, supporting homeownership and expanding the tax base. The land bank said they would…
Zoning changes could help Newton childcare shortage
With current childcare regulations, a person wanting to run a facility from their house must get permission from the city in many areas. ... The commissioners said they would like to look into changing the zoning requirements in the future…
Fed Governor Bowman says she’s still open to raising rates if inflation doesn’t improve
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Tuesday the time is not right yet to start lowering interest rates, adding she would be open to raising if inflation doesn't pull back. "Should the incoming data indicate that inflation is moving sustainably…
Cowley County’s first temporary homeless shelter welcomed its first guest last week
An emergency shelter is now open in Cowley County, and it has already housed its first temporary residents. The shelter has been in the works for years but now has the opportunity to change lives. In Cowley County, resources for housing…
‘It’s helped a lot’: Evergreen Recycle passed its fire inspection just weeks before massive blaze
Fire crews have been fighting a blaze at Evergreen Recycle in Park City for more than two days. During a similar fire in 2022, investigators said part of the challenge was that the owner wasn’t following fire code with the…
New retail stores could boost Pittsburg’s economy
The city of Pittsburg approved a tax incentive for a new retail development featuring three major stores. The plan includes adding Ulta, Rack Room, and Five Below to the city’s shopping options, aiming to retain local shoppers and provide more…
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