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Kansas collects $7M in first year of sports betting
The state’s first year of sports betting brought in $7 million in state revenue from $1.85 billion in wagers. In a Sept. 28 update to committee lawmakers, Kansas Lottery finance director Matt Schwartz said revenue projections were basically on track…
Schools update cybersecurity training
Dennis Elledge, Director of Technology for Derby schools reported that cyberattacks are on the rise at the Sept. 25 Derby Board of Education meeting. Eldridge said major organizations like MGM Grand and Paramount Studio are falling victim. He says many…
Workers uncover Topeka’s historic streetcar rail system
A downtown Topeka street construction project has uncovered a piece of Kansas history. In September, crews working along Jackson Street came across buried railing from the Capital City's long-retired streetcar system. Schuetz Construction foreman Scott Schuetz said workers found the…
Want to open a restaurant? Haysville willing to pay $15,000 if you’ll do it there
Sometimes, when a city wants something badly enough, it has to go after it. In the case of Haysville — the city of about 11,200 just south of Wichita — residents want more restaurants, says economic development director Danielle Gabor.…
Governor Kelly Announces $47M in Federal Funds for Two Kansas Rail Projects
Governor Laura Kelly announced two short-line railroad companies in Kansas are being awarded a combined $47 million in federal funding for rail improvement projects as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Watco, based in Pittsburg and with rail operations…
Governor Kelly Releases Kansas Broadband Digital Equity Plan for Public Comment
Governor Laura Kelly announced the Kansas Digital Equity (DE) Plan for high-speed internet connectivity is available for public review and comment. While the recently announced Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Five-Year Action Plan outlines the state’s plan to provide…
Sedgwick voters to mull sales tax extension
City of Sedgwick voters will soon be asked whether to indefinitely extend a half-cent sales tax. The question will play a role in if a sizable amount of the city is paved. In 2019, 64 percent of voters in the City…
New art coming to Newton
The Newton Murals Project recently added two new murals as part of its mission to add color to Newton. The Newton Murals and Arts project has completed 12 murals in Newton so far, and the latest includes an addition to…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 2, 2023
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…
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