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Eligible area businesses encouraged to apply for COVID-related property tax relief grants
The deadline is still several months away, but area business owners are strongly encouraged to learn more about cash grants to offset COVID-related impacts and apply soon if those grants apply to them. The COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief…
City staff members assert alcohol & drug program funds’ distribution is legal; advisory board member says questions remain
After more than a year spent questioning the process and legality of how the city allocates its special alcohol tax revenue, an advisory board will meet Friday to discuss a staff memo that says the city’s appropriation of the money…
Remembering Otis Morrow
Otis Morrow, a former city attorney and civic leader, died Monday and is being remembered as a kind, diplomatic figure who used his abilities to serve the institutions of Arkansas City. Karen Zeller said she is one of the many…
Hutchinson’s new city manager starts work
Hutchinson's new city manager's career in public service started with one of the most essential ingredients for any municipality − water. That passion remains vital today. Kendal Francis, who holds both a bachelor's and master's degree from Kansas State University,…
Flags Be Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Longtime Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan
In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities immediately until the day of interment, in honor of former Kansas Attorney…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 4, 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…
Fed officials see higher rates for ‘some time’ ahead
Federal Reserve officials are committed to fighting inflation and expect higher interest rates to remain in place until more progress is made, according to minutes released Wednesday from the central bank's December meeting. At a meeting where policymakers raised their…
Governor Kelly speaks in Wichita on food tax reduction plan
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly made an appearance at a Wichita child care center on Wednesday to talk about her plan to bring the sales tax on groceries to an end. The governor said she is proud of a bill approved…
Pandemic has caused pet overpopulation
Animal shelters like Caring Hands Humane Shelter have been bursting at the seams with an oversupply of animals due to medical effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Director Cynthia Sutcliffe said the shelter had a population lower than normal during…
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