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City of Manhattan asks for homeowner feedback on water lines
We've all heard scary headlines about tap water safety, like those dealing with the Flint Water Crisis. Now, the City of Manhattan hopes you can help it prevent lead contamination in the local drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency sets…
Grocery tax cut will start soon in Kansas, here’s when
The food sales tax for Kansas will be dropping significantly at the beginning of 2023, giving local residents more money in pocket. Currently Kansas has the second highest sales tax rate on food in the entire country at 6.5%. House…
Atchison declares water emergency due to ice jams causing low river levels
The City of Atchison is declaring a water emergency in response to continued low river levels. The city said the low level on the Missouri River is primarily the result of ice jams located upstream, one of which is reported…
Ark City could purchase large parcel for development
Arkansas City commissioners will meet Tuesday to consider a home rule ordinance that would allow the city to acquire property in northwest Ark City for economic and residential development. The ordinance would also authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds…
Majority of survey respondents say City of Lawrence should pay for 100% of sidewalk repairs
The majority of Lawrence residents who responded to a city survey about sidewalk repair said the city should take full financial responsibility for repairs, adding more weight to discussions about potential changes to the city’s current cost-share program. The Lawrence…
Wichita vs. Peterjohn: Initiative Petitions to enact Ordinances
Syllabus: An initiative petition is effective when it substantially complies with all relevant statutory safeguards. This means that petitioners must comply with the essential matters necessary to assure every reasonable objective of the statutes has been met. An initiative petition…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 29, 2022
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…
How Emporia became king of the Disc Golf world
If you’re an Emporian, you already know the city has staked its claim to this wildly popular sport. Disc golf has manifested in many ways in Emporia/Lyon County. The city has hosted the disc golf world championships, boasts the largest…
Lawrence bus service to be free to ride in 2023 as part of yearlong pilot program
The City of Lawrence is set to begin a yearlong pilot program that will make city buses free to ride in 2023. All Lawrence Transit services will be free beginning Monday, Jan. 2, including the city’s regular fixed-route bus service,…
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