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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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NFIB supports Senate Bill 54 promoting transparency in Kansas litigation

By Sunflower State News | Feb 21, 2025

Kansas' National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval for the Senate's passage of Senate Bill 54, which aims to increase transparency in third-party litigation financing.

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NFIB Kansas hosts Small Business Day on March 6

By Sunflower State News | Feb 18, 2025

NFIB Kansas has announced an upcoming event, Small Business Day 2025, at the Capitol in Topeka.

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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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Small businesses face growing uncertainty despite continued optimism

By Sunflower State News | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.3 points in January, reaching 102.8.

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Analysis: Kansas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sunflower State News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sunflower State News shows that Kansas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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 sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Sunflower State News | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $29 million in property tax revenue for Kansas, a 91.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.