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News from February 2025

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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.

FOIA Request Sent to Kansas Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Election Candidates on February 6, 2025

By Sunflower State News | Feb 6, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Kansas Secretary of State - Elections Department regarding candidates for the upcoming spring elections on February 6, 2025.

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Kansas experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Sunflower State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Kansas experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Alabama launches campaign to honor farmers' contributions

By Sunflower State News | Feb 5, 2025

Today, Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate introduced the "Thank a Farmer" initiative at a press conference in Montgomery.

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Montana Ag Development Council to meet virtually on January 29

By Sunflower State News | Feb 3, 2025

The Agriculture Development Council is scheduled to convene on January 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

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Dixie National Livestock Show celebrates its diamond anniversary

By Sunflower State News | Feb 3, 2025

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is inviting the public to attend the 60th annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo returns for its milestone year

By Sunflower State News | Feb 3, 2025

The 60th annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo is set to begin at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.