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Emporia earns ‘Best Tasting Water in Kansas’ honor; commission approves storm sewer financing, street work
The City of Emporia has once again been recognized for its drinking water, earning the “Best Tasting Water in Kansas” award from the Kansas Rural Water Association during Wednesday’s City Commission meeting. Read more: www.emporiagazette.com
City Commission to discuss low-income housing economic incentives
During Thursday’s Work Session meeting, Hays City Commissioners will discuss two low-income housing economic incentives. The Commission will consider a resolution Evidencing an Intent to Issue Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) for the Pioneer Project. Overland Property Group, LLC seeks to develop the property located on…
Does Overland Park need a parks sales tax? Draft parks and rec plan says it might
Fully realizing Overland Park’s ambitious, long-range parks and recreation master plan is going to require more revenue streams. City leaders are already floating the possibility of a new parks-focused sales tax. That’s because the draft plan, dubbed Playbook OP, envisions dozens of new parks, recreation…
Olathe could ask JoCo to help fund future road projects. See which ones
Olathe is requesting a handful of projects to be included in a Johnson County program that provides funding assistance for road work over the next five years. The County Assistance Road System (CARS) works by providing funds to Johnson County cities to maintain major roads.…
County to add vehicle transaction fee
Allen County will likely institute a nominal motor vehicle transaction fee to help cover operational costs within the Allen County treasurer’s office. A new state law allowing counties to add motor vehicle transaction fees could bring additional revenue to Allen County. County Treasurer Darolyn Maley…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 14, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 13, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 10, 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…
KS Legislature revives local spending limit
After the Governor vetoed HB 2745 on Thursday, HB 2043 passed the Legislature late Friday evening and would still allow voters (through a protest petition signed by 10% of voters) to effectively veto a budget with property taxes increased beyond the CPI (inflation index), or…
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