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Winfield proposes sidewalk repair reimbursement plan
The City of Winfield is proposing a plan to reimburse landowners for sidewalk repairs, a task that property owners currently bear the entire cost for. Based on results of a 2010 Transportation Assessment Study, repairs and upgrades to the city’s…
Brad Matkin is new Fort Scott city manager
Brad Matkin was officially chosen as the new Fort Scott City Manager Tuesday evening. The vote to approve his contract, which was not available prior to press time, passed 4-1 ... Source: Fort Scott Tribune
One of 3 sites in Sedgwick County could have electronic gambling machines
Sedgwick County will soon have a new gaming facility with historical horse racing machines at one of three potential sites: Towne West Square in west Wichita, Wichita Greyhound Park in Park City, or at a planned $160-million entertainment complex in Park…
Wichita delays action on tobacco ordinance
Wichita City Council members have delayed action for a week to consider language in an ordinance that will establish new penalties for people who sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. The ordinance eliminates the criminal penalty…
Harvey County will consider changing rules at county parks
The Board of Harvey County Commissioners got their first look at revised regulations for the county’s three parks Thursday morning. Commissioners didn’t take action, but the revised regulations will be brought back before them next week. The regulations will more…
Kelly admin wants extra funding for STAR Bonds. Critics say that’s proof it doesn’t work
For years, a controversial sales tax incentive in Kansas has been billed as a way to build transformational tourist destinations that draw visitors from across the region. Kansas STAR Bonds have helped to build well-known attractions like the Kansas Speedway…
Consultants recommend City of Lawrence allocate $1.4M in grant funds to affordable housing
Statistics and survey responses made clear that affordable housing is Lawrence’s most pressing need in order to alleviate and prevent homelessness, consultants told the city commission on Tuesday. The city has been allocated about $1.64 million in federal HOME-ARP funds,…
Overland Park to hold special sales tax election for street upgrades
Overland Park is now set to hold a special mail-in election this June asking voters to approve a dedicated sales tax that would go towards improving aspects of the city’s aging infrastructure. Notably, city officials say funds raised by the…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 6, 2023
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman, Beth Warren and…
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