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NFIB: Tax increase could impact Kansas small businesses significantly

By Sunflower State News | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a key small business advocacy group, has released a report on the potential impact of a small business tax increase in Kansas.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 17 petitions in Kansas throughout 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, 17 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located in Kansas.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Kansas companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Sunflower State News | Apr 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 28 inspections at 28 Food and Cosmetics companies from Kansas in the first quarter of 2025.

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Kansas: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Kansas in Q1

By Sunflower State News | Apr 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Kansas in the first quarter of 2025.

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Kansas' combined tax revenues down 26.8% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 11, 2025

Kansas collected $2.9 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Q3 2024: Kansas' combined tax revenues down 26.9% since Q2 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 10, 2025

Kansas collected $2.9 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Kansas ranks 10th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Sunflower State News | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Kansas reported 1,200 teacher vacancies, equating to 25 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 10th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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Mega Millions players see increased winnings with new game matrix

By Sunflower State News | Apr 9, 2025

The updated version of the Mega Millions lottery game showed its potential in its initial drawing under a new prize matrix on April 8, 2025.

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Kansas reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending April 5

By A. F. Massey | Apr 8, 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 29.

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Wide support for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction

By Sunflower State News | Apr 8, 2025

A recent poll by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a leading advocate for small businesses in Kansas, indicates a strong bipartisan backing for small businesses in the United States.

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Kansas sees 5 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024

By Sunflower State News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2024, five H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing 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 one of 27 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sunflower State News | Apr 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 27 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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EDA awards $299,772 in grants for economic development projects in Kansas in 2023

By Sunflower State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued two grants totaling $299,772 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Kansas.

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

By Sunflower State News | Apr 2, 2025

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

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Kansas ranks 35 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Sunflower State News | Apr 2, 2025

Kansas ranks 35 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $41,200 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Kansas reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending March 29

By A. F. Massey | Apr 2, 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 22.

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

By Sunflower State News | Apr 1, 2025

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

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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.