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Shawnee Co. population growth highest in 10 years
In 2022, Shawnee County recorded its largest single-year increase in population in 10 years. This is according to the latest Kansas Division of the Budget report. Shawnee County's population grew by 2,265 people in 2022. It's the highest single-year percentage…
Prairie Village to consider amending affordable housing recommendations
The Prairie Village City Council on Monday night will consider amending proposed affordable housing recommendations, potentially removing two aspects of the plan that have garnered the most criticism. The recommendations, initially put forward by a special task force last summer, have sparked months…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 3, 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…
Wichita City Council to vote on downtown street plan that calls for some major changes
The Wichita City Council will vote Tuesday on a concept plan for redesigning downtown streets that calls for converting several one-way roads to two-way and reducing the number of lanes on other two-way streets. The proposal, born out of Wichita’s…
Ignite Emporia, community stakeholders brainstorm solutions to local childcare crisis
In the continued struggle to bring affordable and accessible childcare to Emporia, community members are leaving no stone unturned. Ignite Emporia and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Childcare Workshop on Wednesday, in partnership with ChildCare Aware of…
Kansas Supreme Court examines clash over expanding hog facilities, shielding water supply
The Kansas Supreme Court must arbitrate conflict sparked by a cunning Kansas regulatory maneuver to expand concentrated swine feeding operations and the response of an environmental organization claiming state regulators embraced legal fiction to weaken surface water protections. The Sierra…
Derby’s computer network restored to full service
While an investigation into the cause of a disruption to the city of Derby’s computer network is still ongoing, service has officially been restored as of Feb. 1. Since mid-January, the city has been dealing with the network disruption –…
$40 million announced for housing, tourism grants
Closing out the month of January, the Kansas Department of Commerce announced $40 million in funding will be made available under the ARPA Building Opportunities for the Disabled and Elderly (ABODE) and State Park Revitalization and Investment in Notable Tourism…
9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Has Helped Nearly 27% More Callers in First 6 Months
New Data shows that the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has handled a nearly 27% increase in call volume compared to the six months before its launch. Based on national projections, Kansas is estimated to reach 120,000 Kansans in the…
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