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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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2025: Measles cases in Kansas up as of week ending March 22

By A. F. Massey | Mar 26, 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 March 15.

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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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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Kansas' case count rises as of week ending March 15

By A. F. Massey | Mar 18, 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 March 8.

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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.

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State Conservation Commission to Hold Meeting on March 17

By Sunflower State News | Mar 12, 2025

The State Conservation Commission (SCC) will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the USDA Service Center, located at 3705 Miller Parkway A in Manhattan, Kansas.

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Kansas State Board of Agriculture to Hold Quarterly Meeting on March 6

By Sunflower State News | Mar 12, 2025

The Kansas State Board of Agriculture will convene for its regular quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 6, at 1:00 p.m.

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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 ranks 46th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,119 in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Kansas received an average of $10,119 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth lowest in the nation.

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Which type of Kansas companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q4 2024?

By Sunflower State News | Mar 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from Kansas in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Kansas this year escalate as of week ending March 8

By A. F. Massey | Mar 11, 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 March 1.

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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.