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Municipal Bond Trends for February 13, 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…
Kechi voters approve town’s first local sales tax
Voters in Kechi have approved a citywide sales tax of one cent. The City did not have a local retail sales tax before this. The City of Kechi said it will use the $90,000 collected annually for general street and…
Johnson County to begin enforcing truck traffic restrictions in parts of the county on Feb. 20
Monday, Feb. 20, Johnson County will start enforcing truck traffic restrictions on certain narrow gravel and chip seal roads in unincorporated Johnson County. The use of operation of any commercial vehicle or any combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle…
Hutchinson Regional cites lasting pandemic effects, cost increases as causes for layoffs
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center has announced that it will be laying off 85 employees due to the healthcare landscape being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing supply costs, lower health insurance reimbursement rates and decreased patient volumes compared to pre-pandemic…
Revamped Lenexa skate park’s new name has history behind it
The skate park in Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in Lenexa will bear a name with some local historic significance — Rolling Magic. Last week, the Lenexa City Council unanimously supported the previously unnamed skate park’s new moniker. It’s the first step…
Lawrence City Commission to vote on proposed ordinance change aimed at helping people find housing
Lawrence city commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on proposed changes to city ordinances that advocates say could help people secure housing. Commissioners — for the third time in recent months — will discuss the proposed change, which creates a…
Sedgwick County home sale prices dip as volume continues year-over-year drop trend
That Sedgwick County monthly home sales experienced a year-over-year volume drop in January is not a new development, as a once-hot housing market has cooled in recent months. The median sale price decreasing compared to the previous year is. That's what…
Riley County proposes new fees regarding land use regulations
Riley County planning director Amanda Webb proposed two new land use fees as part of an ongoing review of the department’s fee structure at Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting. The proposed fees would be $100 for administrative adjustments and exceptions.…
USD 413 looks to overhaul summer school program
Potential changes to the USD 413 summer school program could soon become a reality. During the Feb. 6 Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent Matt Koester said that he and Taryn Sigler, After School program coordinator, have explored ideas that…
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