Municipal Bond Trends for July 11, 2024

12 Friday, July 12

Municipal Bond Trends for July 11, 2024

2024-07-12T10:11:03-05:00July 12th, 2024|

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.

11 Thursday, July 11

Municipal Bond Trends for July 10, 2024

2024-07-11T10:04:07-05:00July 11th, 2024|

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.

10 Wednesday, July 10

Municipal Bond Trends for July 9, 2024

2024-07-10T10:44:44-05:00July 10th, 2024|

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.

10 Wednesday, July 10

Fed Chair Powell says holding rates high for too long could jeopardize economic growth

2024-07-10T10:02:25-05:00July 10th, 2024|

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize economic growth. Setting the stage for a two-day appearance on Capitol Hill this week, the central bank leader said the economy remains strong as does the labor market, despite some recent cooling. Powell cited some easing in inflation, which he said policymakers stay resolute in bringing down to their 2% goal.... Markets expect the Fed to begin cutting rates in September and likely following up with another quarter percentage point reduction by the end of the year. Source: CNBC

9 Tuesday, July 9

Valley Center Hires (North Newton City Administrator) Kyle Fiedler as New Community Development Director

2024-07-10T10:00:35-05:00July 9th, 2024|

The City of Valley Center is pleased to announce the hiring of Kyle Fiedler as the newest Community Development Director. Kyle was born and raised in Newton, is a 2011 graduate of Newton High School and a 2013 graduate of Wichita State University Frank Barton School of Business. Currently, Kyle is the City Administrator for the City of North Newton. ...Kyle will begin his duties in early August. Source: City of Valley Center

9 Tuesday, July 9

Election commissioner certifies petition aiming to limit city of Topeka’s taxing authority

2024-07-09T11:32:55-05:00July 9th, 2024|

Petition drive organizer Earl McIntosh needed 2,941 signatures from registered Topeka voters to require the mayor and city council to respond to his proposal to limit the city's taxing authority. ... The petition calls for the passage of an ordinance that would ban the city from bringing in more property tax revenue than the "revenue neutral" amount it brought in the previous year, unless voters approve such an increase in a ballot question election, McIntosh said. Source: CJonline

9 Tuesday, July 9

Municipal Bond Trends for July 8, 2024

2024-07-09T09:33:19-05:00July 9th, 2024|

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.

9 Tuesday, July 9

Hospital seeks protective zoning

2024-07-09T08:54:51-05:00July 9th, 2024|

St. Luke Hospital’s chief executive asked Marion City Council members Monday to use rezoning to discourage outside medical facilities from establishing competing facilities that might siphon off services the hospital depends on that to subsidize other services. Alex Haines said that when more profitable procedures are done elsewhere, the hospital must survive on income from services that make less profit. “I think it’s very important for both the hospital and the city,” Haines said. Source: Marion County RECORD

8 Monday, July 8

After 2 years of fighting, Johnson County city allows more apartments. But there’s limits

2024-07-08T14:14:24-05:00July 8th, 2024|

After two years of arduous debate, packed with resident protests and political battles, the Prairie Village City Council this week finally amended zoning laws to allow for more housing — but only in commercial areas and with several limits. While the move still drew opposition, the approved changes are significantly scaled back from earlier ideas that sparked heated protests, a court fight and a contentious election. After a few hours of discussion and public comments, the council on Monday voted 12-1 to amend its zoning laws. And some city officials appear ready now to end and move on from the debate, [...]

8 Monday, July 8

Olathe plans to move post office to make way for downtown revitalization

2024-07-08T14:13:10-05:00July 8th, 2024|

Olathe plans to relocate the downtown Post Office next year as part of the city’s efforts to revitalize the area. The city council announced the preliminary plans on June 25 at the first workshop for next year’s budget. The move is a collaborative effort with the United States Postal Service. Little is known about the project so far, but more information could be made available within the next three to five months once more refined conversations are had. According to City of Olathe Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Cody Kennedy, conversations have been “purely introductory” at this point. “I do know [...]

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