The state collected almost as much as estimates predicted, although state Revenue Department officials say July revenue numbers should not be relied upon to predict the rest of the year.

Revenue bonds, repaid from workers' payrolls, will help keep 600 jobs in Wichita, governor and aircraft maker say.

This year's budget has about $131 million built around receiving an extension from the U.S. Congress of higher FMAP percentages that were orginally offered under the stimulus package.

Regulatory, production delays could put hoped-for July service into September, officials say.

Although a statewide smoking ban went into effect on July 1, many businesses already had either self-imposed bans or restrictions placed by local government.

The restrictions placed on junk food in school vending machines by the Kansas State Board of Education begin on Aug. 1, although a majority of school districts in Kansas already adhere to the requirements.

More than 3,700 must meet new filing requirements by Oct. 15 to remain tax exempt, IRS says.

Located in far western Kansas, the Western Vistas Historic Byway is the first byway to earn the designation of historic in the state.

Back-to-school sales tax holidays are costly for many states and the boons to consumers are debatable, authorities say.

A new report shows Kansas small businesses could benefit from a tax credit in the new federal health care law. But critics say the businesses who would be helped are limited by variables that restrict average pay and number of employees.