Members of Lawrence’s Aviation Advisory Board think that with the right planning, the regional airport could become more accessible to the public and a linchpin of the city’s economic development. Read more: The Lawrence Times
Wichita economist Bekah Selby-Leach discusses how AI, population shifts and aerospace growth will shape the region’s 2027 economy. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
The most-used incentive program for commercial development in the Wichita region is industrial revenue bonds, which are meant to encourage business expansion, retention and job creation. The Wichita area is one of the top regions in Kansas for approved property tax breaks through revenue bonds…
Wichita is preparing to rethink its incentive strategies as a new city manager takes the helm and past missteps has led to frustration. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
Wichita is reviewing its economic development incentives programs. This is an explainer of the current policies, including industrial revenue bonds and tax increment financing. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
Treasury yields fell on Thursday, giving back some of the recent gains that propelled longer-dated rates to levels not seen in decades. The 10-year Treasury yield breached a level last seen in April 2002, before easing 5 basis points to 5.243%. The 10-year influences rates…
As demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing drives rapid data center development across the country, local governments are confronting complex decisions about water and energy use, infrastructure, economic development and community impact. Read more: National League of Cities
Cowley County commissioners — to the applause of property owners — on Tuesday approved the hiring of a law firm to represent the county in the ongoing fight over the Buffalo Flats transmission line project in south-central Kansas. The contract authorizes the county administrator and…
Sedgwick County has continued to put data center development on hold through the year, enacting an interim control period on data center applications back in January. On Sept. 2, the Sedgwick County Commission extended that control period once again, now in effect through Dec. 24.…
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…
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