Henry Schmidt2023-02-07T07:36:24-06:00February 7th, 2023|
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, Beth Warren and Henry Schmidt.
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The City of Lawrence will hold two public meetings this week to share information and gather input about the city’s plan to transition its fleet of vehicles to more environmental options. The Lawrence community is invited to attend “discovery session” presentations for the city fleet analysis process that will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, according to a city news release. The meetings will help the city develop a plan for combating transportation emissions and improving the environmental performance of the city’s vehicle fleet. Source: LJWorld
info2023-02-07T01:21:39-06:00February 7th, 2023|
A new finance bill would buy back bonds used to inject much-needed cash into the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System two years ago, potentially saving the state millions of dollars in future interest payments. The House Financial Institutions and Pensions Committee had a Monday hearing on House Bill 2102. The bill would allocate $250 million from the State General Fund to repurchase bonds issued two years ago under House Bill 2405. HB 2405 authorized the Kansas Development Finance Authority to issue bonds to pay off KPERS unfunded pension liabilities. The strategy was to lower the cost over a 30-year period, addressing a $6 billion [...]
info2023-02-07T01:19:10-06:00February 7th, 2023|
District Judge Phil Journey knows the grim statistics on domestic violence and regularly comes face-to-face with perpetrators and victims of violence in the home. His vantage point from a courthouse in Sedgwick County — epicenter of the state’s domestic violence caseload — led to development of a package of reform bills he wants the 2023 Kansas Legislature to consider. Improving the state’s response to 22,500 reported incidents of domestic violence annually, he said, could put downward pressure on 3,000 aggravated assaults, 900 kidnappings and the rapes, strangulations and homicides tied to those incidents. Source: Atchison Globe Now
info2023-02-07T12:50:45-06:00February 7th, 2023|
A public dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Friday as the City of Manhattan unveils its new $22.5 million Joint Maintenance Facility. City Manager Ron Fehr, Mayor Mark Hatesohl and representatives from BBN Architects, McCownGordon Construction and Public Works Director Rob Ott will provide comments in the north vehicle repair and maintenance shop. y. Source: 1350 KMAN
info2023-02-07T00:55:36-06:00February 7th, 2023|
After a few years of being placed on hold, the Derby Police Department is bringing back its Citizens Police Academy in 2023. The COVID pandemic interrupted the last session of the CPA three weeks in, meaning no complete session has been held since 2018 (as it is something the department has traditionally put on in even years). Given that extended hiatus, Derby PD Lt. Caleb Rue noted the department looked forward to offering that once again in 2023. Source: Derby Informer | News
info2023-02-07T00:48:39-06:00February 7th, 2023|
Kansas is one of 13 that does not provide incentives for film or television to be produced here. Filmmakers from the sunflower state say its cost Kansas opportunities. "We have missed countless, countless productions because Kansas cannot compete with other states that have incentives" Academy award winning screenwriter Kevin Willmott told the state senate's commerce committee on Thursday. He is part of a group called "Grow Kansas film" trying to change that with a bill in both the House and Senate. "The film business has changed. Movies are shot in the place that has the best incentive, because the film business like any [...]
info2023-02-07T00:46:51-06:00February 7th, 2023|
Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan challenged Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter to a challenge on the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs will take on Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12. Sullivan, who is originally from Philadelphia, challenged Easter to a friendly wager. If the Eagles win the game, he expects Easter to stand on the corner of Central and Main with a sign saying, "Fly Eagles Fly." Sheriff Easter responded that he accepts that challenge because he said the Eagles "are not going to win." Source: KSN-TV
info2023-02-07T00:45:03-06:00February 7th, 2023|
In 2022, Shawnee County recorded its largest single-year increase in population in 10 years. This is according to the latest Kansas Division of the Budget report. Shawnee County's population grew by 2,265 people in 2022. It's the highest single-year percentage growth among the top-five largest counties by population in Kansas. The Greater Topeka Partnership attributes this population growth to successful strategies like Momentum 22 boosting the morale of people living in Topeka. Pivarnik says Momentum 27 offers new incentives the city hopes will continue to make Topeka a sought-after destination for newcomers. Source: KSNT 27 News
info2023-02-07T00:43:08-06:00February 7th, 2023|
The Prairie Village City Council on Monday night will consider amending proposed affordable housing recommendations, potentially removing two aspects of the plan that have garnered the most criticism. The recommendations, initially put forward by a special task force last summer, have sparked months of intense public debate in Prairie Village, with a group of opponents frequently packing city council meetings, arguing that the recommendations — if implemented — would take away homeowners’ rights. Source: Prairie Village Post
