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Municipal Bond Trends for April 15, 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…
Investors weighed the path ahead for interest rates
Investors weighed the path ahead for interest rates as they considered the latest economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials. Retail sales figures for March, which were published Monday, came in far higher than expected at 0.7%... Meanwhile, San…
Meet the two finalists for Topeka City Manager
On Thursday, the City of Topeka announced it had narrowed down the applicants for city manager. The City of Topeka has narrowed down the field of candidates to Alan Howze and Robert Perez. The search started with 42 candidates. Source:…
Kelly vetoes plastic bag bill second time in three years
For the second time in three years, Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill barring local governments from regulating plastic grocery bags and other material. "I believe in local control and that local officials should be held accountable by their constituents,…
Panasonic plant spurs 800-unit apartment and retail proposal in once-quiet De Soto
A large mixed-use development in De Soto aims at alleviating housing concerns for workers and families near the new Panasonic electric vehicle battery plant. At a meeting last month, the De Soto City Council discussed an Economic Incentive Application from Lawrence-based…
Douglas County Commission approves permit for solar farm north of Lawrence
Following a nearly 10-hour meeting Saturday, Douglas County commissioners voted to approve a permit for the Kansas Sky Energy Center, a massive solar farm to be built north of Lawrence. The meeting drew dozens of public commenters. Commissioners planned the special…
KDOT holds town hall on K-96 renovations
Richard Zrubek lives in Bel Aire, an area of suburban Wichita that's seen growth in the last few years. "Now it's getting to the point where during rush hour traffic, you'll find pretty much every exit on 96 from Woodlawn,…
Abilene places 3rd in USA Today 10Best Historic Small Towns
Abilene has placed 3rd in USA Today's 10 Best Historic Small Towns. Abilene has placed in the top 10 list for the last 6 six years. “Abilene’s consistent Top 10 ranking is a testament to our community’s relentless commitment to preserving and…
6,000 acres burned in Ellis County wildfire on Thursday
According to Darin Myers, Ellis County Fire Department, the fire started around 11:30 a.m. in the far northeast corner of Ellis County near Codell Road. Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm says the wildfire burned southeast through grass and brush. Ellis…
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