Kansas Municipal News
Local government news, municipal finance updates and job openings, collected for city and county officials.
Latest
Latest headlines
Page 972
Ford County fire fighters complete leadership apprenticeship program
Ten Ford County firefighters completed a two-semester leadership class though the Kansas Apprenticeship Training Program of Hutchinson Community College (HCC). The program is designed for company officers, or the emergency response personnel who stands on the engine en route to…
Longtime leader in JoCo’s economic development scene announces plan to retire
Blake Schreck, a longtime fixture in Johnson County’s economic development scene, says he will retire in February 2023. Schreck has been CEO and director of economic development at the Lenexa Chamber of Commerce since 1999, but previously led the Olathe…
Wichita launching community feedback survey
The city of Wichita say they are looking to source community feedback through a survey. The survey is asking residents their opinions about local government services as well as resident priorities. The city says they plan to begin distributing community…
Parsons voters deny sales tax hike
In Tuesday’s election, Parsons voters weighed against a half-cent sales tax increase that would have helped fund the Parsons police and fire departments. The vote was 881 in favor and 1,333 against. The increase would have raised the sales tax…
Lawrence says homeless camp with 80 tents isn’t a campground; if it said otherwise, it could be violating its own zoning code
As a city-operated campground for the homeless has grown on the edge of downtown, business owners in recent weeks have begun protesting that the central business district is no place for such a campground.... they may have a powerful document…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 10, 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 and Beth Warren.
Kansas board urges schools to eliminate Native American mascots
Saying it hurts students, the Kansas State Board of Education is calling on the state’s public schools to eliminate Native American-themed mascots within five years. The board endorsed a recommendation from an advisory group on Thursday that included representatives from…
With 108 Airbnbs and other short-term rentals now licensed, Lawrence code enforcement thinks process to ID unlicensed rentals is working
With more than 100 short-term rentals now licensed in Lawrence, city code enforcement believes its tactics are working for identifying people renting properties by the night without the required license. After falling amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of short-term…
Treasury yields tumble after October CPI comes in weaker than expected
The latest CPI report gave investors hope that inflation is now past its peak, lending confidence that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are slowly working to tame high price increases. Stock futures rallied on the news. “This confirms the…
Get municipal news in your inbox every week
Kansas municipal news, bond sales and trends. Free, weekly.
Talk to a municipal advisor
Contact Larry Kleeman or Henry Schmidt, call (316) 264-3400 or email info@ransonfinancial.com.
