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Municipal Bond Trends for October 9, 2026
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.
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Municipal Bond Trends for October 8, 2026
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.
Spring Hill firefighters rescue…. an iguana?
Firefighters were notified just before 6 p.m. that Tasslehoff had been located high up in a tree in the 200 block of W. Allen Street, just south of the Spring Hill Sports Complex. Read more: Johnson County Post
Wyandotte County to keep approval powers for Chiefs stadium after vote
The safeguards give the Unified Government power to approve any potential boundary changes under the STAR bond and the ability to approve details of the stadiums’ funding plan that affect Wyandotte County. Read more: KSN-TV
Lawrence board considers how to make airport an economic powerhouse for the community
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
Slow population growth in Wichita and Kansas could impact workforce
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
By the numbers: How much Wichita, USD 259 has missed in property tax revenue due to incentives
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 — a statewide program that has resulted in a significant increase in forgone tax revenue in the past decade as property valuations rise and higher-priced projects seek incentives, a state audit reported in July. Sedgwick County has foregone $209 million in property taxes through industrial revenue bonds since 2010, with the city of Wichita giving up […]
Wichita to review incentive strategy after years of frustration with projects
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
Understanding Wichita’s current incentive programs and how they work
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
10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2002 as global bond rout gathers pace
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 on mortgage and auto loans and credit card debt. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond also hit its highest in 24 years before dropping more than 2 basis points to 5.613%. Read more: CNBC Bonds
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