Category: Economic Development
Governor Kelly Announces December Total Tax Collections Surpass Estimate by $140.1 Million
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly announced that total tax collections for December were $1.1 billion — $140.1 million, or 14.8%, more than the monthly estimate. That
Department of Commerce Announces Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) 2.0 Grant Application
Topeka, KS– The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced $50 million will fund a second round of projects under the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE)
15 under 40 Winners Announced
Manhattan, KS- The Junction City, Manhattan and Wamego Chambers of Commerce have released the inaugural 15 under 40 class of young professionals making a difference
Can the Democratic Governor of Kansas get Republicans on Board for Tax Cut in a Non-Election Year?
In the nearly eight months since Republicans controlling the Kansas Legislature and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly agreed to the terms of phasing out the state’s
Kansas Net Farm Income Holding Steady in ’22, but Next Year Could be Tougher
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS. – A Kansas State University agricultural economist says farm income in Kansas has
FCC Issues Public Call to Review Broadband Data by Jan. 13
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its national broadband service map with a detailed list of internet providers available at both household and business locations. The Oklahoma
State Grant Program Takes Aim at Downtown Blight
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– An official with the Kansas Department of Commerce told a gathering of entrepreneurs
Yep, it Needs Said Again, Shop Local. Here’s Why.
Manhattan, KS- It is estimated that about 20% of retail sales each year are a result of the Christmas shopping season. This means there is
Building Resilience in a Community
By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS— When disaster strikes, people who are most directly impacted turn to the helpers
Sen. Marshall Completes 105 Town Hall Circuit Across Kansas
Washington, D.C.– U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today announced completion of 105 town halls in each of Kansas’ 105 counties. The announcement comes just weeks