New Lawrence city manager wants to create ‘system of order’ following audit

Following some concerning findings in the latest audit, new Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry said he wants each city department to take a close look at processes, and there will be tough choices to make. “When you create a system of of order, you get you get an outcome of order,” he said. Al-Ghafry, who just attended his first commission meeting last week, is still getting his bearings. But in previous work as a project manager, he said he knew every detail of projects — budgets, expenditures, where the project manager is, and so forth. He said it’s imperative to do that.
Read more: The Lawrence Times

2026-08-13T08:44:17-05:00August 13, 2026|Finance, HR|

Municipal Bond Trends for August 11, 2026

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.

2026-08-12T09:08:24-05:00August 12, 2026|Finance|

Municipal Bond Trends for August 10, 2026

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.

2026-08-11T10:05:03-05:00August 11, 2026|Finance|

Municipal Bond Trends for August 7, 2026

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.

2026-08-10T10:21:48-05:00August 10, 2026|Finance|

Solar farm dividing Jackson County

A proposed 500‑megawatt solar farm called Jeffrey Solar is dividing Jackson County residents, with some landowners embracing the financial stability of leasing acreage while others fear environmental damage and loss of rural character. The debate reflects a broader tension between economic development and preserving the county’s agricultural identity.
Read more: CJonline

2026-08-09T16:45:12-05:00August 9, 2026|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for August 6, 2026

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.

2026-08-07T10:49:29-05:00August 7, 2026|Finance|
2026-08-07T09:56:00-05:00August 7, 2026|Legal|

Could failed housing talk in one Johnson County city inform another?

Overland Park continues to work on its new zoning framework, which could fundamentally change how Johnson County’s largest city approaches housing, echoing past efforts in other cities to tackle the widening housing shortage. Overland Park’s new approach could, among other things, eliminate traditional single-family-only districts and smooth the path for denser housing products to be built, including townhomes, cluster neighborhoods and row houses.
Read more: Johnson County Post

2026-08-07T09:54:40-05:00August 7, 2026|News|
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