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News from July 2025

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Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved highway construction bids

By Sunflower State News | Jul 14, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has announced the approval of bids for various state highway construction and maintenance projects.

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Kansas: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Kansas in Q2

By R. M. Duke | Jul 12, 2025

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

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Kansas ranks 36th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jul 11, 2025

Kansas ranked 36th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,460 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Kansas during Q2

By R. M. Duke | Jul 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from Kansas in the second quarter of 2025.

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Concrete patching project on U.S. 50 in Finney County starts July 14

By Sunflower State News | Jul 9, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation is set to commence a concrete patching and profile grinding project on U.S. 50 in Finney County starting Monday, July 14.

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Resurfacing begins on U.S. 36 in Republic and Washington counties

By Sunflower State News | Jul 9, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has initiated resurfacing work on U.S. 36 in Republic and Washington counties.

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Resurfacing project on K-31 in Kansas scheduled for late July

By Sunflower State News | Jul 9, 2025

A resurfacing project on K-31 is set to commence in Bourbon and Linn counties later this month, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).

Kansas Department of Transportation begins highway signage replacement project

By Sunflower State News | Jul 9, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation has initiated a project to replace signage on several highways in Gray, Ford, Finney, and Meade counties.

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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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Kansas adopted no new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024

By R. M. Duke | Jul 4, 2025

Kansas added no clean energy policies or incentives in 2024, according to data from DSIRE.

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

By C. S. Polk | Jul 2, 2025

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

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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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Kansas reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending June 28

By A. F. Massey | Jul 1, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Kansas for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending June 21.

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Kansas: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Kansas in June

By C. S. Polk | Jul 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Kansas in June.