Risk level remains high in Sedgwick County for COVID-19

Sedgwick County health officials said Tuesday that the county remains at a high risk level for COVID-19 transmission for the third week in a row. That is based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At a high community level, the CDC recommends that people wear masks indoors in public settings, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations and test if they have symptoms or if they are exposed to someone with COVID-19. The Sedgwick County Health Department has resumed its COVID-19 dashboard on the county’s web page.
Source: 101.3 KFDI

Ranson Financial2022-08-09T19:53:41-05:00August 9, 2022|News|

Topeka road condition study project starts soon

A project to inventory the condition of all roads maintained by the City of Topeka is slated to begin on Wednesday. According to Gretchen Spiker, director of communications for the City of Topeka, Roadway Asset Services has been hired to undertake the project. … Starting on Aug. 10, RAS vehicles will collect imagery on all pavement and above ground transportation-related assets located within the public right-of-way. The vehicles will be traveling on all City-maintained roads, including alleys.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2022-08-09T23:40:58-05:00August 9, 2022|News|

USD 413 to enact stringent new safety protocols

After a few weeks of deliberation and ironing out details, the district will enact a set of new security measures for the upcoming school year and beyond. “I hope this exemplifies that we are taking the situation seriously, because we are,” said Superintendent Kellen Adams. The new protocols coincide with recent upgrades at each of the district buildings, which were partially funded by the state through the Safe and Secure Schools grant. Visitors will now be required to buzz in through a video doorbell prior to entering a district building, and front doors will remain locked throughout the school day. Once inside the corridor area, an intercom will be utilized for front office personnel to communicate with visitors before allowing entrance into the office.
Source: www.chanute.com

Ranson Financial2022-08-09T23:43:24-05:00August 9, 2022|News|

Lawrence city leaders to consider putting proposal for directly elected mayor, other changes to form of government on Nov. ballot

Lawrence city leaders will soon consider putting changes to the city’s form of government on the ballot. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider a resolution to put the question of whether the city should transition to a system with a directly elected mayor and a six-member commission elected by districts on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. All terms would also be changed to four years long.
Source: LJWorld

Ranson Financial2022-08-09T11:18:12-05:00August 9, 2022|News|

Lawrence board could close schools due to budget issues

The Lawrence school board is looking at another way to solve budget issues that could include cutting schools. The school board is considering hiring a consultant to look at future enrollment and the use of school buildings in the district. The consulting firm is RSP and Assoc. If approved, RPS would provide 5-year enrollment projections, a development and housing analysis and a demographic profile for the district. The team would also include a community engagement process to talk future educational needs, the district’s wants and available financial resources.
Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 – WDAF

Ranson Financial2022-08-09T23:45:18-05:00August 9, 2022|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for August 8, 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.

Ranson Financial2022-08-08T23:37:33-05:00August 8, 2022|News|

The child-care choice: Employers and talent alike realize daycare challenges are hindering part of the workforce

Conner Hampton was a stay-at-home dad for about five months because, like many Wichita parents, he couldn’t find an opening at a daycare center for his newborn son. He turned down a few jobs because of it, too. After months of trying, Hampton eventually found an available slot and re-entered the workforce. Now, he’s development director of Center City Academy, a new early child development center planned in downtown Wichita — a role in which he hopes to be part of finding a solution to a growing problem.
Source: Wichita Business Journal

Ranson Financial2022-08-08T00:41:33-05:00August 8, 2022|News|

Butler Community College administrator sees connections between school and El Dorado

Butler Community College is making good on the “community” portion of its name as it works to connect students of color more directly with El Dorado. “True fulfillment comes through involvement,” says Aletra Chaney-Profit, director of career services at the school. “So when our students can become more involved, they have a better educational experience.” Chaney-Profit says community engagement is a priority for a variety of groups at Butler, including its Inclusion Council, Black Student Association (for which she is an advisor), Hispanic American Leadership Organization and CARES team.
Source: Wichita Business Journal

Ranson Financial2022-08-08T23:24:53-05:00August 8, 2022|News|

Fed Governor Bowman sees ‘similarly sized’ rate hikes ahead after three-quarter point moves

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Saturday she supports the central bank’s recent big interest rate increases and thinks they are likely to continue until inflation is subdued. The Fed, at its last two policy meetings, raised benchmark borrowing rates by 0.75 percentage point, the largest increase since 1994. Those moves were aimed at subduing inflation running at its highest level in more than 40 years. In addition to the hikes, the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee indicated that “ongoing increases … will be appropriate,” a view Bowman said she endorses. “My view is that similarly sized increases should be on the table until we see inflation declining in a consistent, meaningful, and lasting way,” she added in prepared remarks in Colorado for the Kansas Bankers Association.
Source: CNBC – Bonds

Ranson Financial2022-08-08T00:36:36-05:00August 8, 2022|News|

Olathe schools boost security: All staff will wear button that can lock down building

A months-long internal investigation of the Olathe East High School shooting that left three injured — and a student charged with attempted capital murder — found that the district must improve communication during a school crisis. As a result, the district announced that for this coming school year, all staff will wear a badge equipped with a button that allows them to call for help during emergencies, and lock down a school if needed. The district also will add more safety personnel at high schools.
Source: Joco 913 News

Ranson Financial2022-08-08T00:34:43-05:00August 8, 2022|News|

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