Labor Department call response doesn’t improve, audit finds
The state Labor Department's ability to answer a flood of calls didn't improve substantially during the pandemic, although it hired hundreds of staffers to...
Banks, credit unions square off over tax policy
A Senate panel on Thursday wrapped up three days of hearings on legislation that pits banks against credit unions over tax policy.
The state's banking...
Senate moves to expand STAR bonds incentives
The Kansas Senate approved a bill late Wednesday expanding one of the state's most powerful tax incentives to help save dying malls.
The bill would...
State antes up $300 million for semiconductor expansion
(Will be updated)
Kansas landed what's billed as the state's second biggest economic development project, a semiconductor manufacturer that plans to make a $1 billion...
Labor, business reach deal raising caps on workers’ comp claims
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...
State making another run at iLottery
Gov. Laura Kelly's administration is taking another run at bringing online lottery ticket sales to Kansas as part of a bill that would authorize...
Legislature approves $50 million for COVID recovery rebates
The Kansas Legislature on Monday approved a $50 million plan to give rebates to businesses that were ordered closed or were forced to limit...
UPDATED: Senate approves sports wagering bill
(Updated to clarify the tax percentages on sports wagering; edits throughout)
A bill allowing Kansas to become the 21st state to allow sports wagering cleared...
Business executive, former congressional candidate joins Commerce
A Kansas business executive and former Democratic congressional candidate has been named as the new international director at the Commerce Department.
Lt. Gov. and Secretary...
Audit: STAR bonds not fostering tourism
A special tax incentive intended to generate tourism for Kansas is failing to bring many out-of-town visitors for most of the projects that it's...
