EDA awards $299,772 in grants for economic development projects in Kansas in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued two grants totaling $299,772 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Kansas.
Kansas ranks 35 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
Kansas ranks 35 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $41,200 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
How many H-1B petitions were made by Kansas employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024?
Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in Kansas submitted 16 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
- How many H-1B petitions made by Kansas employers were approved during 2024?
- Kansas saw 8.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage between 1970 and 2022
- Kansas welcomes revamped Mega Millions with increased prizes and better odds
- 82 H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry in Kansas in 2024
- Kansas has 22 basketball players on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament
H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry file 4 petitions in Kansas throughout 2024
In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in Kansas, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Kansas has 23 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Wichita has the most players of any city representing Kansas in the tournament.
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Small business optimism dips amid rising uncertainty
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a decline of 2.1 points in February, settling at 100.7.
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Kansas ranks 32nd highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 16.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.7% of income in Kansas—ranking it the 20th least dependent among U.S. states.
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Kansas ranks 46th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,119 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Kansas received an average of $10,119 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth lowest in the nation.
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Kansas sees 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry during 2024
In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry located in Kansas, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Analysis: Kansas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Sunflower State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Kansas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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NFIB supports Kansan tax relief proposals before state legislature
The Kansas Legislature is currently evaluating several bills aimed at providing tax relief for residents.
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How many H-1B petitions were made by Kansas employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?
In 2024, 100 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Kansas, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Kansas: Residents received $4.71 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.7% of income in Kansas, providing an average of $1,604 per capita to residents.
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Kansas Lottery highlights March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
The Kansas Lottery has partnered with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
