The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.
El Dorado, Emporia and Ottawa will have ballot questions generated from citizen-led petitions. El Dorado and Emporia voters will consider whether to prohibit “high impact data centers” that require a peak electrical load exceeding 10 megawatts, or a daily water draw exceeding 100,000 gallons. Those voters also will consider banning tier 2 and 3 battery energy storage systems, which store electricity for later use. The question defines a tier 2 system as having an aggregate energy capacity between 81 and 600 kWh and a tier 3 system as any capacity greater than 600 kWh. Ottawa’s question only deals with prohibiting “utility-intensive data centers,” which is defined as a facility with an electrical load of at least 25 megawatts.
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A total of $500,000 funding is available. The program, administered by the Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity, provides grant awards that range from $1,000 to $25,000 in single communities or up to $50,000 for projects across multiple zip codes to support small-scale projects. This is designed to deliver meaningful results with a focus on increasing local capacity, fostering community and youth engagement, and mobilizing volunteers and local investment.
Read more: Kansas Department of Commerce
A $500,000 grant will support a concentrated revitalization effort in downtown Liberal, bringing property owners, businesses and community partners together to create visible improvements and build momentum for continued investment. Rather than funding isolated building improvements, BLOCK is designed to demonstrate how coordinated investment across an entire block can change the image of a community, accelerate downtown revitalization and create lasting economic impact.
Read more: Kansas Department of Commerce
The Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) awards will be matched with almost $14 million in private and local investment, resulting in approximately $27 million to expand high-speed internet access across 44 rural Kansas counties.
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Topeka city leaders are stepping in to fill the void after city manager Robert Perez’s resignation. While Michael Webb will serve as interim city manager beginning Oct. 26, Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan said it will be vital to make the right choice on who will fill Perez’s shoes.
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The City of Lawrence is launching a three-year pilot project in June 2027 offering 6 to 7 pre-approved housing designs to expedite permitting and lower construction barriers for single-family homes, duplexes, and accessory dwelling units. The initiative aims to address a severe housing shortage highlighted by a local study calling for over 6,300 new units amid record-low single-family home starts.
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Susanna Madora Salter became the first female mayor in the United States after being elected in Argonia, Kansas, in 1887. Salter’s name was placed on the ballot as a prank by a group of men, but she won with a two-thirds majority.
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The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.
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