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NFIB survey shows small business optimism steady amid tax concerns

By Sunflower State News | Jul 9, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for June showed a slight decrease, dropping by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98.

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Kansas ranked 53rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jul 8, 2025

With $282,596 in home loans issued, Kansas ranked 53rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kansas students receive certificates for agriculture skills

By Sunflower State News | Jul 6, 2025

Forty-three students from seven Kansas high schools have been awarded the Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

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Number of VA loans issued in Kansas increased by 73.6% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Sunflower State News | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,460 home loans in Kansas, totaling $412.6 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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KDOT warns public about scam texts impersonating transportation department

By Sunflower State News | Jul 5, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has issued a warning about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2025

The VA issued 485 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 269 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Small businesses struggle with job vacancies despite market slowdown

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2025

NFIB's latest jobs report reveals that 36% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings in June, marking a two-point increase from May.

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Kansas Department of Agriculture addresses rural veterinarian shortage with new report

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2025

Concerns about a shortage of rural veterinarians have been a topic of discussion in agriculture for many years.

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Average VA home loan amount in Kansas increases in Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Kansas during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $282,596, a 0.6% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kansas Ag Growth Summit opens registration for August event

By Sunflower State News | Jun 29, 2025

The Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth.

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Governor Kelly announces funding boost for KDOT's Spring 2025 Cost Share Program

By Sunflower State News | Jun 27, 2025

Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed have announced the allocation of $5.3 million for 11 transportation construction projects in Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for...

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KDOT seeks public input on transportation improvement program amendment

By Sunflower State News | Jun 27, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting public feedback on a proposed amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

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KDOT honors employees for service anniversaries in July

By Sunflower State News | Jun 27, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is recognizing employees who are marking service anniversaries in July.

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KDOT warns public about fake traffic ticket scam circulating via text

By Sunflower State News | Jun 27, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has issued a warning about a new scam being circulated through text messages.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas average $281,547 for Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $281,547, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kansas man indicted for alleged assault on tribal land

By Sunflower State News | Jun 26, 2025

A federal grand jury in Topeka has indicted a Kansas man for allegedly committing an assault on Tribal land.

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VA Purchase Loans in Kansas average $279,961 for Q4 2024

By Sunflower State News | Jun 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Kansas in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $279,961, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Kansas increases from Q3 to Q4

By Sunflower State News | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Kansas during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $293,240, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kansas resident sentenced to three decades for child pornography charges

By Sunflower State News | Jun 18, 2025

A Kansas resident has been sentenced to 30 years in prison on charges related to child sexual abuse materials.

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VA provides 1,309 home loans in Kansas totaling $367.5 million in Q4 2024

By Sunflower State News | Jun 18, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,309 home loans totaling $367.5 million in Kansas during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.