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Broadband access to improve in 15 Kansas counties, here’s where
More than $40 million has been awarded to service providers in Kansas to extend high-speed internet across several underserved counties. Cassie Nichols, a spokeswoman for the Office of the Governor, said a total of $44.5 million has been distributed to…
Sedgwick County commissioner joins meeting a day after giving birth to twins
It was out of the ordinary for Wednesday’s Sedgwick County Commission meeting. County Commission chairman Pete Meitzner welcomed Commissioner Sarah Lopez via Zoom before the meeting began, and Lopez announced she had given birth to twin girls on Tuesday. “I’m…
Sedgwick County rolls out public alert system for emergencies, starting in these cities
Sedgwick County government has rolled out a voluntary public alert system — Civic Ready — that can send text messages, e-mails or voice alerts of emergencies or important news. City governments in Wichita and Mount Hope are also able to…
McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden graduates FBI National Academy
On Thursday, Dec. 8, McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Golden began training at the FBI National Academy 10 weeks ago, in mid-October, and successfully completed the training this week. Golden’s training…
Kansas teacher shortage prompts calls for higher salaries, paying student teachers
As Kansas faces the worst teacher shortage it’s ever known, one group says the state needs to raise teacher pay, elevate the profession and offer student teachers a paycheck. “Part of the problem is our salaries in education stink,” said Rick…
Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $45 Million to Connect Kansans to High-Speed Internet in 15 underserved counties
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $44.5 million will be awarded to nine service providers to extend high-speed internet to 18,468 locations in 15 underserved counties across the state. This is the third and final award phase of the Kansas…
Days long ‘computer network disruption’ continues in Derby, under federal investigation
Federal law enforcement is investigating what the City of Derby is calling a “computer network disruption.” City Manager Kiel Mangus said IT staff discovered the problem on Saturday, Jan. 14. The city’s email network is down. “They’re evaluating our system…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 17, 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…
U.S. cities have been introducing tougher measures to address the growing problem of homelessness, prompting a number of court challenges that could set guideposts.
Cities across the U.S. have been introducing tougher measures to address the growing problem of homelessness, prompting a number of court challenges that could set guideposts on how far municipalities can go. Local governments have been experimenting with a range…
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