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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

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.

By Sunflower State News | Mar 24, 2025

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry file 4 petitions in Kansas throughout 2024

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.

By Sunflower State News | Mar 17, 2025

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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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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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How many H-1B petitions were made by Kansas employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?

By Sunflower State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, 100 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing 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: Residents received $4.71 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.7% of income in Kansas, providing an average of $1,604 per capita to residents.

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Kansas Lottery highlights March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

By Sunflower State News | Mar 3, 2025

The Kansas Lottery has partnered with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

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Kansas: Medicare dependency reached 4.3% in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.3% of income in Kansas, providing an average of $2,622 per capita to residents.

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Kansas: Social Security made up 6.3% of total income in 2022

By Sunflower State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.3% of income in Kansas, providing an average of $3,814 per capita to residents.

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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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I-70 Reopened in Ellsworth County Following Crash

By Sunflower State News | Feb 25, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has reopened westbound I-70 in Ellsworth County after a closure earlier on February 26 due to a crash.

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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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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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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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2023: Kansas ranks 49th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $299,772

By Sunflower State News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Kansas received $299,772 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 49th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Kansas receives 2 EDA grants totaling $299,772 for technical assistance in 2023

By Sunflower State News | Dec 26, 2024

Kansas received two grants totaling $299,772 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Kansas inflation rate lower than national average as of November 2024

By Sunflower State News | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Kansas experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.