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Stocks (and Interest Rates) Tick Higher With Fed Officials’ Comments
U.S. stocks rose, as investors parsed Fed remarks indicating a higher-for-longer rates outlook and awaited comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Yields on U.S. government bonds edged higher Tuesday. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note climbed to 3.595%…
Topeka to punt on car insurance
Motor vehicle insurance is mandatory for all drivers in Kansas. But city governments aren’t required to carry it, and Topeka city manager Stephen Wade has decided to not renew the city’s vehicle coverage. Topeka’s city government is consequently becoming self-insured,…
Reno County Commission expands
The Reno County Commission expanded from three commissioners to four on Monday, during the commission’s first meeting of 2023. Voters had extended the commission in November, during a countywide vote, moving the body from three to five commissioners. Due to…
Lawrence City Commission to discuss potential ban or fee for single-use plastic bags
City leaders will soon discuss policy options to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags in the community, including banning them, charging a fee at checkout or creating an educational campaign. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City…
Lawrence City Commission to discuss ballot measure for directly elected mayor, other potential changes to form of government
Lawrence city leaders will soon discuss whether they should ask Lawrence voters about changing the city’s form of government, including the possibility of having a directly elected mayor. The Lawrence City Commission will discuss the potential changes as part of…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 9, 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…
10,000 gallons of sewer plant sludge leaks into Slate Creek
You may want to avoid swimming in parts of Sand Creek or Slate Creek any time soon. For one, it’s cold. And two, 10,000 of “sludge” from Newton’s sewer system leaked into the waterways this weekend. According to a City…
Newton residents who responded to survey favor electing mayor
Forty-six percent of surveyed Newton residents believed an elected mayor position would be the easiest way for elected officials to focus the public over potential interests. That’s the result of the City of Newton’s first survey conducted through the company FlashVote.…
Harvey County Sheriff’s Office looking for owner of cows ‘trying to hitch a ride on the Interstate’
The Harvey County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is looking for the owner of two cows who they say are "trying to hitch a ride on the Interstate." "We are working to get them to safety, but we need help identifying their…
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