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<div style="color: #333;">Fed officials see another hike coming, but no sign as to when, minutes show</div>
Federal Reserve officials expect they will raise interest rates again before the end of the year to head off inflation that has run above target for more than five years, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday. But the meeting summary…
<div style="color: #333;">Overland Park tightens restrictions on license plate reader data. ACLU calls it a ‘significant step forward’</div>
The Overland Park Police Department has tightened guidelines around the use of the city’s 37 stationary automated license plate readers and 110 vehicle mounted cameras. “While automated license plate reader technology has been a part of Overland Park’s public safety efforts…
<div style="color: #333;">Why Economists Think Higher Bond Yields Are Here to Stay</div>
The WSJ quarterly survey reveals that forecasters think inflation, Federal Reserve rate increases and debt will keep borrowing costs higher for longer. Read more: WSJ.com: Markets
<div style="color: #333;">Shawnee proposes ban on watching videos while driving</div>
The city of Shawnee is looking to amend its municipal code to crack down on distracted driving caused by people watching videos on their phones. On Monday, the Shawnee Council Committee discussed amending city code to include language that explicitly…
<div style="color: #333;">Lawrence’s new city manager looks for ‘win-win’ in city growth and development</div>
Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry floated the idea of a new downtown department and said the city should remain open to exploring data centers during a chamber of commerce event this week. Key for Al-Ghafry is balance, he said: between…
<div style="color: #333;">Proposed data center would pay De Soto households $1,000 annually</div>
The data center has not been fully approved. According to a press release from Digital Realty, the payment plan was created with the help of city leaders to help residents with utilities and property taxes. Read more: KCTV5
<div style="color: #333;">Chiefs stadium bill sparks a ‘home rule’ lawsuit by Unified Government WYCO/KCK</div>
The bill’s language, according to the lawsuit, restricts the Unified Government’s authority in a manner that runs counter to the Kansas Constitution’s right for local governments to determine local affairs “unless the Legislature acts through laws that apply uniformly to…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 13, 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 October 12, 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…
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