Henry Schmidt2023-12-22T08:52:13-06:00December 22nd, 2023|
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. 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.
Henry Schmidt2023-12-21T10:00:19-06:00December 21st, 2023|
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. 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.
info2023-12-21T08:11:31-06:00December 21st, 2023|
Local leaders in Salina have put $900,000 at stake to incentivize the airline serving the city to change times for non-stop flights to and from Denver. ... "The ideal departure for Denver would be not (the current) 11 o'clock in the morning, it's that 6:45 (a.m.)," [Tim Rogers, executive director of the authority] said. This would mean the flight from Salina would arrive in Denver around 7 a.m. MST/MDT, allowing travelers to catch more flights out of Denver with United Airlines, which SkyWest contracts with for its Salina flights. Source: Salina Journal
info2023-12-20T12:14:33-06:00December 20th, 2023|
The program builds off of existing tax credits at the state level to reimburse low-income seniors, disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, and low-income residents with underage dependents, for a portion of their 2023 property taxes. Four in five Sedgwick County homeowners saw their property values increase in 2023, with the overall tax valuation in Wichita increasing by 9.3%, according to the county clerk. “This is the largest targeted tax relief for people who need tax relief that we’ve done in at least a generation,” Mayor Brandon Whipple said Tuesday before the City Council gave its final approval. The pilot program [...]
info2023-12-20T12:13:07-06:00December 20th, 2023|
Synopsis: Election officials conducting postelection audits must review the official paper ballots identified in K.S.A. 25-2912 rather than printed ballot images. Cited herein: K.S.A. 25-2912; 25-3009; 77-420; K.A.R. 7-47-1. Source: Kansas Attorney General Opinions
info2023-12-20T12:11:57-06:00December 20th, 2023|
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that 19 communities across the state will receive $8.3 million for projects that improve safety on local roadways. This is the third round of Kansas grant recipients through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program for 2023. ... Combined with the first two rounds of SS4A announcements made earlier this year, to date, 38 Kansas communities have submitted successful applications. The combined total is nearly $14.8 million in federal funds, $3 million in state contributions, and $743,00 in local match contributions. ... Additional information regarding the Kansas SS4A Match Pilot Program can be [...]
info2023-12-20T11:48:57-06:00December 20th, 2023|
Another step in Phil Ruffin's highly-anticipated Golden Circle Casino in Park City tonight as the Planning Commission approved a zoning change to allow the development as planned. Construction crews are already hard at work for the future historical horse racing casino and hotel at 77th and Hydraulic. The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission approved a license for the casino in July, allowing it to operate 1,000 machines inside county lines. Monday, the Park City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the next step in making the casino a reality – changing the zoning on the property to allow for the expansion. "It's a fairly [...]
info2023-12-20T11:47:47-06:00December 20th, 2023|
Wichita City Council members voted unanimously to approve a property tax relief program for low-income seniors for 2024. City finance director Mark Manning said with reappraisals in the past year, property tax increases will be an average of 7.6 percent. The City Council called for a relief program during their budget discussions last summer, and staff presented the details of the program at Tuesday’s Council meeting. Manning said the program is designed to be simple for people to apply for. Residents who apply for the tax relief will need to be participants in one of three state income tax programs that [...]
info2023-12-20T11:44:44-06:00December 20th, 2023|
Overland Park has formally approved a new ordinance that will permanently allow e-mobility devices, like e-bikes and electric scooters, on its city trails. The Overland Park City Council on Monday unanimously approved the new ordinance and repealed an existing one that prohibited such motorized devices and vehicles on trails. The amendment was part of the consent agenda, which means the city council considered the change alongside a series of other procedural items and didn’t individually discuss it. The new rules permit personal e-scooters and most e-bikes, including some that have a motor that is throttle assisted. The devices are restricted to traveling no faster [...]
info2023-12-20T11:43:10-06:00December 20th, 2023|
The City of Garden City recognizes the invaluable role of resident input and engagement in shaping the future of the community. With a commitment to transparency and inclusivity, the city announces the launch of its Capital Improvement Plan survey, powered by Zencity, a state-of-the-art community trust platform designed for local governments. The City of Garden City believes that the collective wisdom and diverse perspectives of its residents are fundamental in steering the direction of Capital Improvement projects. The Capital Improvement Plan survey is a pivotal opportunity for residents to actively participate in decisions that directly impact their neighborhoods and community at large. “We [...]
