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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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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Kansas this year escalate as of week ending Feb. 1

By A. F. Massey | Feb 4, 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 Jan. 25.

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Kansas: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Kansas in January

By Sunflower State News | Feb 3, 2025

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

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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.

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

By Sunflower State News | Feb 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Food and Cosmetics companies from Kansas in January.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Devices companies in Kansas during January

By Sunflower State News | Feb 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Devices companies from Kansas in January.

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Senate passes bill on property tax relief; gains support from Kansas business leaders

By Sunflower State News | Jan 30, 2025

Following the Senate's approval of SB 35, a bill aimed at providing property tax relief to Kansans, NFIB State Director Dan Murray expressed strong support for the measure.

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Kansas reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Jan. 25

By A. F. Massey | Jan 28, 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 Jan. 18.

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Kansas reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Jan. 18

By A. F. Massey | Jan 21, 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 Jan. 11.

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Kansas' Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Jan. 11

By A. F. Massey | Jan 14, 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 Jan. 4.

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NFIB reports rise in small business optimism amid favorable economic outlook

By Sunflower State News | Jan 14, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw an increase of 3.4 points in December, reaching 105.1.

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Kansas small business owners prioritize property tax cuts in 2025 legislative session

By Sunflower State News | Jan 13, 2025

State members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Kansas are expressing strong support for property tax cuts as a priority for the 2025 legislative session.

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NFIB Kansas prioritizes property tax cuts as legislative session begins

By Sunflower State News | Jan 13, 2025

Ahead of the 2025 session of the Kansas Legislature, members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Kansas have expressed strong support for property tax cuts.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Kansas during Q4 2024

By Sunflower State News | Jan 11, 2025

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

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Small business labor costs ease; worker shortage persists

By Sunflower State News | Jan 10, 2025

NFIB's December jobs report indicates a slight easing in labor costs for small businesses.