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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Analysis: Kansas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sunflower State News | Apr 6, 2025

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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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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Kansas ranks 35 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Sunflower State News | Apr 2, 2025

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).

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Kansas employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024?

By Sunflower State News | Mar 31, 2025

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.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Kansas employers were approved during 2024?

By Sunflower State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.6% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Kansas were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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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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Kansas welcomes revamped Mega Millions with increased prizes and better odds

By Sunflower State News | Mar 25, 2025

Lottery enthusiasts in Kansas are set to experience a revamped version of the Mega Millions game, known for its billion-dollar jackpots.

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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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Kansas has 22 basketball players on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Sunflower State News | Mar 18, 2025

Wichita has the most players of any city representing Kansas in the tournament.

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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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March Madness: Kansas represented by 23 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Sunflower State News | Mar 17, 2025

Wichita has the most players of any city representing Kansas in the tournament.

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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.