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Pittsburg City Hall updates accessibility
The front entrance to City Hall is now open after an extensive exterior renovation and accessibility improvements. “The previous steps to the front entrance were deteriorated and the exterior needed updated and preserved,” said City Manager Daron Hall in a…
Derby moves to hybrid vehicle leasing approach
Like the average customer walking onto lots right now, the city of Derby is having a tough time buying cars at the moment. A little over a year after entering into a fleet leasing agreement with Enterprise, challenges remain, which…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 21, 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…
Wichita sues developers, alleging broken promises to repay incentives for shopping center
After awarding Wichita developers Dave Burk and Dave Wells millions of dollars in economic incentives in the past two decades, the city of Wichita is now suing them, alleging broken promises to repay a $2.5 million loan to redevelop the…
As Lawrence works on land development code update, residents speak out about accessory dwellings, downtown, fear of change and more
The steering committee working on new rules for where and how Lawrence should grow is getting plenty of feedback from members of the public — about topics as diverse as density, downtown development and the fear of change. Since last…
Fed Seen Hiking Final Time to a 22-Year Peak in Economist Survey
Most economists expect the Federal Reserve to lift interest rates one more time next week as it ends a 16-month hiking cycle that has been the most aggressive fight against US inflation in 40 years. The Federal Open Market Committee…
New Kansas Panasonic plant may lead to rate hike for Evergy customers
Evergy could ask for additional rate increases due to the massive Panasonic battery plant development in De Soto, Kansas. Evergy said rates for serving Panasonic are not yet set and must be approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission. At full…
Parsons to vote on Public Safety Sales Tax renewal
The time is near for voters in Parsons to head to the polls in a special election to decide whether or not to renew a public safety sales tax. The current half-cent sales tax isn't new, and has been in…
Wichita turns 153 years old today
Wichita is turning 153 years old today. On July 21, 1870, The City of Wichita was officially born, just three months after the establishment of Sedgwick County, Kansas. 124 people signed the petition to Judge Reuben Riggs of Sedgwick County…
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