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July revenue numbers are close, but fall short of estimates

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:17:44 GMT

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.

Kansas to chip in $27 million for Learjet expansion

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:28:59 GMT

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

Kansas still waits on Washington to extend Medicaid help

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:34:04 GMT

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.

New Kansas bus service delayed

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:56:21 GMT

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

Kansas smoking ban generally not hurting business

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:26:38 GMT

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.

Vending machine policy receives criticism, praise

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:46:02 GMT

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.

Thousands of Kansas nonprofits may lose tax break

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:14:48 GMT

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

Kansas adds a historic byway

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:27:25 GMT

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

Tax holidays spread, but not to Kansas

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:04:46 GMT

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

Tax credit could help small businesses

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:13:10 GMT

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.

Kansas, U.S. homes sales slow in June

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:59:35 GMT

Tax credit expiration reduced sales, but volumes remain higher than a year ago.

Kansas, Bombardier reach tentative Wichita jobs pact

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:33:40 GMT

Details of long-range Learjet production agreement, potentially affecting 2,000 workers, are to be revealed next week.

Washington extends emergency jobless benefits

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:30:29 GMT

Kansans looking for jobs will be eligible for further unemployment benefits after the U.S. Congress approved an extension of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Thursday.

Three bidders seek to run Wichita casino

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:24:05 GMT

Harrah's Entertainment proposes a scaled down version of project it abandoned when the economy soured.

New statewide financial system up and running

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:56:37 GMT

On July 1, SMART went online. The new systems has multiple modules, which will send out all state payments, track finances, and list state owned assets.

Kansans brace for new federal financial overhaul

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:30:01 GMT

Biggest changes since 1930s will touch banks and regulators first, but everyone will feel the impact, bank executive predicts.

Legislators search for Division of Post Audit head

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:04:55 GMT

After the Legislative Post Auditor left last month, a subcommittee of the Legislative Post Audit Committee met Wednesday to interview and discuss applicants.

Kansas revenues fall $99 million short in 2010

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:17:04 GMT

Lower tax revenues, planned spending increases also threaten 2011 budget, though governor says there are signs recession is ending.

Heat stresses power grid, kills cattle

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:01:43 GMT

But in the meantime, Kansas crops are progressing nicely in the hot weather, because previous rains supplied ample moisture.

Kansas Education Department getting a jumpstart on federal requirements

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:28:49 GMT

The Department wants to be ready when the U.S. Congress reauthorizes the law that governs education next year, so a committee is working on how to implement the proposed federal changes.