info2022-11-09T09:07:02-06:00November 9th, 2022|
The Wichita City Council unanimously voted to increase water and sewer rates on Tuesday. The proposed rates for 2023 are 6.25% for water and 3% for sewer, for a combined rate adjustment of 4.95%. The vote comes after the City Council voted back in October to put off the vote to learn more details on the increase and what the impact of the increase would be for customers who are on a fixed income. Source: KSN-TV
info2022-11-09T00:53:32-06:00November 9th, 2022|
A new city ordinance has been approved in Junction City which limits the number of animals in each residence within city limits. City Attorney of Junction City Britain D. Stites announced on Nov. 8 that the City Commission voted on and approved the new limits for animals per residence. Households may own, harbor or possess no more than six dogs, cats, ferrets or any combination of the three animals. The previous limit was set at 19, according to Stites. Source: KSNT 27 News
info2022-11-08T10:55:04-06:00November 8th, 2022|
The Wichita school board plans to name outgoing Superintendent Alicia Thompson’s replacement by spring break 2023. Thompson, who has held the job since 2017, plans to retire at the end of the school year. ... Chief Human Resources Officer Sean Hudspeth said the district will first conduct an internal search process, as it does for all openings. The board can then choose to initiate a national search ... Source: Wichita Eagle
info2022-11-08T10:53:35-06:00November 8th, 2022|
Markets will be paying close attention to the outcome of midterm elections as they will decide whether Republicans or Democrats will control Congress, which would affect future spending and monetary policy. Throughout the week, traders are also watching a series of Federal Reserve speaker remarks, looking at them for hints about the central bank’s future policy path. During an event held by the Richmond Federal Reserve bank on Monday evening, its president Tom Barkin said the central bank would continue its efforts to rein in persistently high inflation. Source: CNBC - Bonds
Henry Schmidt2022-11-08T09:27:00-06:00November 8th, 2022|
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 and Beth Warren.
info2022-11-08T07:09:39-06:00November 8th, 2022|
A Kansas county sued over voting documents has said the matter was resolved Friday, after a national left-leaning group filed a request with Butler County for records of voters who submitted advanced ballots but encountered issues preventing them from being counted. ... Terry Huelskamp, an attorney representing Butler County, said Friday afternoon the matter had been resolved. Source: CJonline
info2022-11-08T06:59:11-06:00November 8th, 2022|
When Kari Taylor’s daughter, Seagan, decided to move into what the family viewed as a “quirky” top-floor apartment of a home at 1126 Ohio St., it was with the caveat that a handful of maintenance issues discussed with the leasing agent would be addressed in short order. But scattered maintenance issues like leaks and electrical work quickly snowballed into the realization that the unit should never have been a living space in the first place; the apartment was condemned as uninhabitable by the City of Lawrence following an inspection in mid-October. According to the city’s notice, the unit appears to have [...]
info2022-11-08T06:58:04-06:00November 8th, 2022|
Lawrence city leaders will soon consider setting up a committee to study potential changes to the city’s many advisory boards and commissions, including a recommendation to significantly reduce their overall number. The city has 45 boards, commissions, steering committees, governing boards or other related bodies, according to the city’s website. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider adopting a resolution to establish a committee to study and make recommendations regarding the structure for all boards and commissions and a reduction in their overall number. Source: LJWorld
info2022-11-08T06:57:23-06:00November 8th, 2022|
An ordinance to prohibit the homeless from camping in downtown Lawrence continues to be pushed for after a two-hour meeting between business and city leaders on Monday left unresolved downtown safety concerns. About 60 people attended a Downtown Lawrence Inc. meeting on Monday morning, with several business owners saying their employees are frightened as they come to and from work, and they are hearing from customers who say they no longer feel comfortable bringing their children downtown. “This is a major crisis, and I think it has been about four or five months that we have been trying to get it [...]
info2022-11-08T06:51:41-06:00November 8th, 2022|
The Kansas Main Street program announced today it is seeking new communities to join the program in 2023. On Monday, November 14, at 10 a.m., the program will host a virtual application workshop for communities interested in the program. “My administration rebuilt economic development tools like the Kansas Main Street Program, and it has since been a crucial part of preserving and growing Kansas downtowns,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “I encourage more Kansas communities to join this program and strengthen their economy.” Kansas Main Street provides technical assistance and support for communities working to revitalize their downtown area by focusing on [...]
