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Municipal Bond Trends for October 9, 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 8, 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…
<div style="color: #333;">Spring Hill firefighters rescue…. an iguana?</div>
Firefighters were notified just before 6 p.m. that Tasslehoff had been located high up in a tree in the 200 block of W. Allen Street, just south of the Spring Hill Sports Complex. Read more: Johnson County Post
<div style="color: #333;">Wyandotte County to keep approval powers for Chiefs stadium after vote</div>
The safeguards give the Unified Government power to approve any potential boundary changes under the STAR bond and the ability to approve details of the stadiums’ funding plan that affect Wyandotte County. Read more: KSN-TV
<div style="color: #333;">Lawrence board considers how to make airport an economic powerhouse for the community</div>
Members of Lawrence’s Aviation Advisory Board think that with the right planning, the regional airport could become more accessible to the public and a linchpin of the city’s economic development. Read more: The Lawrence Times
<div style="color: #333;">Slow population growth in Wichita and Kansas could impact workforce</div>
Wichita economist Bekah Selby-Leach discusses how AI, population shifts and aerospace growth will shape the region's 2027 economy. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
<div style="color: #333;">By the numbers: How much Wichita, USD 259 has missed in property tax revenue due to incentives</div>
The most-used incentive program for commercial development in the Wichita region is industrial revenue bonds, which are meant to encourage business expansion, retention and job creation. The Wichita area is one of the top regions in Kansas for approved property…
<div style="color: #333;">Wichita to review incentive strategy after years of frustration with projects</div>
Wichita is preparing to rethink its incentive strategies as a new city manager takes the helm and past missteps has led to frustration. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
<div style="color: #333;">Understanding Wichita’s current incentive programs and how they work</div>
Wichita is reviewing its economic development incentives programs. This is an explainer of the current policies, including industrial revenue bonds and tax increment financing. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
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