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Budget measure forces disclosure of companies getting discounted electric rates

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Businesses that receive discounted electric rates from a state development incentive would have to be disclosed in a biennial report submitted to the Legislature. Republican...

House passes bill giving Legislature oversight of some rules and regulations

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The Kansas House on Wednesday approved legislation advocated by business groups that would give the Legislature oversight of the rules and regulations adopted by...

UPDATED: Commerce renews effort to win incentives for electric, hydrogen vehicle assembly plant

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(Updated to include developments from Thursday's hearing) The Commerce Department is making another run at a major piece of economic development legislation that would help...

Auditors suggest tracking of angel investor businesses needs improving

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State auditors couldn't determine how well the Commerce Department follows procedures to ascertain whether businesses are leaving Kansas earlier than allowed under a program...

House panel approves new incentives for big tech data centers

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A new economic development incentive for data centers that invest at least $600 million in Kansas advanced out of a House committee Monday. The bill,...

Labor, business reach deal raising caps on workers’ comp claims

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Labor and business reached a settlement on legislation that will raise the caps on workers' compensation claims while limiting administrative costs for employers. Both sides...

Bankers launch nonprofit to fight government overreach; Marshall credit card bill targeted

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Kansas bankers are forming a nonprofit to battle federal and state legislation they believe threatens the free market, including a congressional proposal that addresses...

Business workforce satisfaction reaches new 20-year low, poll shows

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Business satisfaction with the Kansas workforce has dipped to its lowest point in 20 years, with executives expressing concern about finding employees with energy...

Regulators approve settlement in Evergy rate case

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State regulators on Tuesday morning approved a settlement agreement that will allow Evergy to increase electric rates in central Kansas but cut rates in...

Bank regulator expresses concerns about oversight of new financial institution

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The state's top banking regulator on Tuesday renewed concerns over how the state oversees a new type of financial institution that allows affluent investors...