Kansas

Municipal bond volume across the eight-state Southwest region in 2017 fell 9% below its 2016 record.

The Reno County Commission approved changes Tuesday to a proposed policy on issuing industrial revenue bonds, eliminating a requirement that the business seeking the bonds must create at least 10 jobs with a payroll of at least $250,000.

Residents of the Derby, Kan., school district approved one bond issue but rejected two others in a special election on Tuesday.

The Reno County Commission indicated Tuesday it would explore possible changes to its policy for issuing industrial revenue bonds.

After seven years as governor of Kansas, Sam Brownback is joining the Trump administration as ambassador for religious freedom.

Plans to build a $362 million Kansas prison as a public-private partnership are in doubt as lawmakers question the financial benefits.

The public finance banking team is led by veteran banker Jack Holland.

Kansas schools need a $600 million infusion of additional revenue to resolve a state Supreme Court case, said Gov. Sam Brownback.

Leavenworth school officials are adjusting their timeline for a possible bond issue.

In terms of support, the field of candidates was split in regards to the bond issue.