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Kansas secures $2.5 million in public pension contributions in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Kansas had received $2.5 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Analysis: Kansas among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Sunflower State News | Jun 20, 2024

Kansas is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sunflower State News found.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Kansas increases from 2022 to 2023

By Sunflower State News | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Kansas in the fiscal year 2023 was $265,983, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Kansas increases from 2021 to 2022

By Sunflower State News | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Kansas in the fiscal year 2022 was $260,817, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Earnings on Kansas' public pension investments increase to $563,471 in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Kansas public pensions went up from $464,017 in 2021 to $563,471 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Kansas counts 4 bank failures since 2012 amid national trend

By Sunflower State News | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, four of which occurred in Kansas.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Sunflower State News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Kansas legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Kansas listed as one of 25 states prohibiting boys from girls’ high school sports

By Sunflower State News | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sunflower State News shows that Kansas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Kansas ranks no. 49 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Sunflower State News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Kansas secured the forty-ninth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 54.8%.

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Kansas inflation rate lower than national average as of May 2024

By Sunflower State News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Kansas experienced a 19.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Kansas pension holdings worth $26.7 million in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Kansas had $26.7 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Kansas companies were under most scrutiny during May?

By Sunflower State News | Jun 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Kansas in May.

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In Kansas, 93 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Sunflower State News | May 31, 2024

Kansas registered 93 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Kansas increases from 2022 to 2023

By Sunflower State News | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Kansas in 2023 was $265,040, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Catholic Vote President: ‘Radical leftists fear increased disclosure’ around abortion care

By Sunflower State News | May 29, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said pro-abortion politicians are fighting against increased disclosure laws because the transparency on why women are receiving abortions will decrease public approval of abortion.

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Average VA home loan amount in Kansas falls in Q1

By Sunflower State News | May 26, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Kansas during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $262,499, a 1% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kansas ranked 50th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Sunflower State News | May 17, 2024

With $262,499 in home loans issued, Kansas ranked 50th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kansas ranks 36th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Sunflower State News | May 17, 2024

Kansas ranked 36th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 841 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 21.9% fewer home purchase loans in Kansas in Q1

By Sunflower State News | May 16, 2024

There were 710 VA home purchases in Kansas in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $187.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kansas receives $782,276 in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Sunflower State News | May 16, 2024

The VA issued two Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.