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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

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.

By Sunflower State News | Apr 14, 2025

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Mega Millions players see increased winnings with new game matrix

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.

By Sunflower State News | Apr 9, 2025

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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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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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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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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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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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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.