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Topeka Fire Department has seen an upsurge in applicants. This change may be the reason.
The size of the applicant pool for Topeka firefighter's jobs has dwindled in recent years, to the point where fire Chief Randy Phillips said only 20 to 25 people applied each time testing was offered. But a move made last…
Fed Governor Lael Brainard sees high rates ahead even with progress on inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said Thursday that interest rates need to remain high, even though there are signs inflation is starting to ease. Echoing recent comments from her fellow policymakers, Brainard insisted that the Fed won't waiver in its…
Audit of Kansas economic development programs offers mixed assessment of incentives
Auditors working for the Kansas Legislature estimated five of the state’s major business development incentive programs would generate positive total returns for the private-sector economy but not produce enough growth in tax revenue to cover public investments. The evaluation was…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 19, 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…
Kansas juvenile justice reform effort left major flaws in system, officials say
Stabbings, 16-year-olds with guns and violent attacks: Officials working with young offenders in Kansas say they need lawmakers to step up and fix flaws within the state’s juvenile justice system. The debate centered around Senate Bill 367, which was implemented in…
Fed’s Brainard sees economy improving, flags concerns around housing
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard sees economic conditions moving in the right direction and sees room for a so-called 'soft landing' for the economy after a year of record-high inflation. Speaking at an event at the University of Chicago's…
Governor Kelly’s tax cut plan introduced in the Kansas Legislature
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said Thursday that all three elements of her tax cut plan have been introduced in the state House and Senate. The first part of the “Axing Your Taxes” package calls for the complete elimination of the…
Emporia discusses possible rental registration program
The City of Emporia discussed the possibility of a rental property registration at its meeting Wednesday afternoon. Director of Building and Neighborhood Development Kory Krause and Housing Specialist Jeff Lynch presented commissioners with a proposal for the rental registration program,…
City Attorney selects new commission member after split vote
After the four sitting members of the Hiawatha City Commission could not come to a consensus on the next Street Commissioner, the vote was left in the hands of City Attorney Andy Delaney at Thursday night's Special Meeting of the…
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