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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Construction industry file 17 petitions in Kansas throughout 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 28, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Kansas submitted 17 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Kansas during 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 25, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Drugs companies from Kansas in 2024.

FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Kansas during 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 24, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Biologics companies from Kansas in 2024.

Unclaimed $1 million raffle ticket sold in South-Central Kansas

By Sunflower State News | Apr 24, 2025

The Kansas Lottery has issued a reminder to players to carefully check their tickets, as several prizes remain unclaimed across the state.

Which type of Kansas companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2024?

By Sunflower State News | Apr 23, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 53 inspections at 51 Food and Cosmetics companies from Kansas in 2024.

Kansas: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Kansas in 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 22, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three device companies from Kansas in 2024.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 351 petitions in Kansas throughout 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 21, 2025

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in Kansas submitted 351 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Kansas: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Kansas in 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 21, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 47 inspections at 46 Veterinary companies from Kansas in 2024.

NFIB: Tax increase could impact Kansas small businesses significantly

By Sunflower State News | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a key small business advocacy group, has released a report on the potential impact of a small business tax increase in Kansas.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 17 petitions in Kansas throughout 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, 17 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located in Kansas.

FDA Inspection: What type of Kansas companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Sunflower State News | Apr 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 28 inspections at 28 Food and Cosmetics companies from Kansas in the first quarter of 2025.

Kansas: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Kansas in Q1

By Sunflower State News | Apr 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Kansas in the first quarter of 2025.

Kansas' combined tax revenues down 26.8% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 11, 2025

Kansas collected $2.9 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

Q3 2024: Kansas' combined tax revenues down 26.9% since Q2 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 10, 2025

Kansas collected $2.9 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Kansas ranks 10th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Sunflower State News | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Kansas reported 1,200 teacher vacancies, equating to 25 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 10th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

Mega Millions players see increased winnings with new game matrix

By Sunflower State News | Apr 9, 2025

The updated version of the Mega Millions lottery game showed its potential in its initial drawing under a new prize matrix on April 8, 2025.

Wide support for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction

By Sunflower State News | Apr 8, 2025

A recent poll by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a leading advocate for small businesses in Kansas, indicates a strong bipartisan backing for small businesses in the United States.

Kansas sees 5 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2024, five H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located in Kansas, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Analysis: Kansas one of 27 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sunflower State News | Apr 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 27 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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EDA awards $299,772 in grants for economic development projects in Kansas in 2023

By Sunflower State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued two grants totaling $299,772 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Kansas.

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