Bank regulator expresses concerns about oversight of new financial institution
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...
Business workforce satisfaction reaches new 20-year low, poll shows
Business satisfaction with the Kansas workforce has dipped to its lowest point in 20 years, with executives expressing concern about finding employees with energy...
UPDATED: House approves foreign-land ownership bill
(Updated to reflect final vote and new comments from House majority leader, other lawmakers)
A bill that bans foreign interests from "countries of concern" from...
Regulators approve settlement in Evergy rate case
State regulators on Tuesday morning approved a settlement agreement that will allow Evergy to increase electric rates in central Kansas but cut rates in...
House panel approves new incentives for big tech data centers
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,...
Governor imposes two-person crew rule over railroads’ objections
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday announced she was imposing a new rule requiring railroads operating in Kansas to have at least two crew members...
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...
House passes bill giving Legislature oversight of some rules and regulations
The Kansas House on Wednesday approved legislation advocated by business groups that would give the Legislature oversight of the rules and regulations adopted by...
Budget measure forces disclosure of companies getting discounted electric rates
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...
Auditors suggest tracking of angel investor businesses needs improving
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...
