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Hannes Zacharias (KU professor and former Kansas municipal official) featured on GovLove Podcast
Culture eats strategy. Hannes Zacharias, Professor of Practice at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration, joined the podcast to talk about high performance organizations. He shared the traits of high performance of organizations, the importance of…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 12, 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…
KU researchers assert FCC map of high-speed broadband access in Kansas ‘highly inaccurate’
The Federal Communications Commission’s state-by-state map of broadband availability didn’t capture the potential of 1 million Kansans living in regions without adequate high-speed service, University of Kansas researchers said. The findings were significant because the federal government plans to distribute…
At public meeting about wind farm rules, residents speak out against commercial wind energy projects in Douglas County
A public meeting about proposed regulations for wind farms in Douglas County became contentious Thursday evening as some members of the public spoke out against the possibility of any commercial wind energy projects coming to the county. That included some…
Douglas County district attorney, sheriff continue to battle over whether sheriff must produce personnel records of officers
A dispute between the Douglas County district attorney and the sheriff is continuing, with the DA issuing more subpoenas seeking testimony about the credibility of officers in the sheriff’s department. Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister continues to object to those…
GCCC recieves donation from Valley State Bank
Garden City Community College received a $30,000 donation from Valley State Bank in the form of a tax credit in December. GCCC is selling Kansas Department of Revenue tax credits to be used for the ongoing STEM Success Center project,…
Muni leaders spar over disclosure, ESG
Muni leaders are airing disagreements and concerns about the Financial Data Transparency Act and other recent developments, highlighting some long-simmering tensions over how issuers disclose information to the market. The multi-pronged discussion on FDTA and other hot topics occurred Thursday…
Wichita continues rebate program for water-saving devices
The City of Wichita has started offering rebates again this year for residents who purchase water-saving devices and appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines. The City Council approved the program and it was put into effect Wednesday. The program…
Emporia seeking input on skate park project
The City of Emporia is seeking feedback on its plan to expand a local skate park. Residents are encouraged to submit their input through an online survey. “The City of Emporia is now looking at opportunities to redesign and expand…
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