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Kansas saw 8.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage between 1970 and 2022

By Sunflower State News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 16.7% of income in Kansas. How does this compare to historical figures?

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82 H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry in Kansas in 2024

By Sunflower State News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, 82 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance 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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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry file 4 petitions in Kansas throughout 2024

By Sunflower State News | Mar 17, 2025

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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Small business optimism dips amid rising uncertainty

By Sunflower State News | Mar 13, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a decline of 2.1 points in February, settling at 100.7.

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State Conservation Commission to Hold Meeting on March 17

By Sunflower State News | Mar 12, 2025

The State Conservation Commission (SCC) will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the USDA Service Center, located at 3705 Miller Parkway A in Manhattan, Kansas.

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Kansas State Board of Agriculture to Hold Quarterly Meeting on March 6

By Sunflower State News | Mar 12, 2025

The Kansas State Board of Agriculture will convene for its regular quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 6, at 1:00 p.m.

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Kansas ranks 32nd highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 16.7% in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Mar 12, 2025

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

By Sunflower State News | Mar 12, 2025

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 Department of Agriculture Opens Applications for Specialty Crop Grant

By Sunflower State News | Mar 11, 2025

The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is now accepting applications for the FY25 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which aims to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Kansas.

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Kansas sees 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry during 2024

By Sunflower State News | Mar 11, 2025

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

By Sunflower State News | Mar 6, 2025

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

By Sunflower State News | Mar 4, 2025

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?

By Sunflower State News | Mar 3, 2025

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

By Sunflower State News | Mar 3, 2025

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

By Sunflower State News | Mar 3, 2025

The Kansas Lottery has partnered with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

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Kansas advocates push bill to eliminate swipe fees on taxes and tips

By Sunflower State News | Mar 3, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in Kansas, has expressed its strong support for House Bill 2089.

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Kansas: Medicare dependency reached 4.3% in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.3% of income in Kansas, providing an average of $2,622 per capita to residents.

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Kansas: Social Security made up 6.3% of total income in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.3% of income in Kansas, providing an average of $3,814 per capita to residents.

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Kansas: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Kansas, providing an average of $920 per capita to residents.

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I-70 Reopened in Ellsworth County Following Crash

By Sunflower State News | Feb 25, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has reopened westbound I-70 in Ellsworth County after a closure earlier on February 26 due to a crash.