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Fed officials were split on direction of interest rates at last meeting, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials were split last month about the future of interest rates, with policymakers entertaining scenarios in either direction, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday. In Kevin Warsh’s first meeting June 16-17 as chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, participants saw outcomes where…
Part of ancient city rebuilt near Arkansas City
A new immersion center in Arkansas City is highlighting a settlement that has been called one of the most influential cities in ancient North America. Some estimates say the city of Etzanoa housed up to 20,000 ancestors of the Wichita Tribe in a complex society.…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 7, 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…
Wichita considers toilet-to-tap system for drinking water
The largest city in Kansas is looking to join two cities across the globe — Big Spring, Texas and Windhoek, Namibia — in converting what is flushed down the toilet into what comes out of the water tap — treating sewage to drinking water standards…
Topeka mayor open to data centers building here under these conditions
Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan is open to a local data center if it benefits residents. The mayor’s support is conditional on the developer paying taxes and not causing utility rate hikes. Any potential data center must also have a plan for limited water usage and…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 6, 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 July 2, 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…
Kansas hospitals use federal funds to improve care
Kansas hospitals are using new federal grant money to improve rural healthcare access. Projects include mobile maternal health clinics, new behavioral health units, and using AI to prevent chronic illness in children. The funding is part of a five-year, $50 billion federal program intended to…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 1, 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…
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