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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 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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6 H-1B petitions filed by Public Administration employers classified under the Public Administration industry in Kansas in 2024

By Sunflower State News | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, six H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration 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 SRTS program enhances student safety through new strategic action plan

By Sunflower State News | Feb 23, 2025

TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is enhancing safety and promoting health for students through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program.

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NFIB supports Senate Bill 54 promoting transparency in Kansas litigation

By Sunflower State News | Feb 21, 2025

Kansas' National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval for the Senate's passage of Senate Bill 54, which aims to increase transparency in third-party litigation financing.

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NFIB Kansas hosts Small Business Day on March 6

By Sunflower State News | Feb 18, 2025

NFIB Kansas has announced an upcoming event, Small Business Day 2025, at the Capitol in Topeka.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Kansas employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?

By Sunflower State News | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, 115 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance 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 businesses face growing uncertainty despite continued optimism

By Sunflower State News | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.3 points in January, reaching 102.8.

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Analysis: Kansas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sunflower State News | Feb 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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Job openings persist as major challenge for small businesses

By Sunflower State News | Feb 6, 2025

NFIB's January jobs report indicates that 35% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings, consistent with December's figures.