State poised for major investment in rural housing
The state of Kansas is about to invest nearly $200 million in rural housing as part of a broad initiative to foster economic development...
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...
Legislature passes bill extending unemployment benefits
(Updated to reflect Senate action)
With the economy running into turbulence in the face of the coronavirus, the Kansas Legislature on Tuesday agreed to extend...
UPDATED: Lawmaker anger toward Labor Department boils over
(Updated to include that new technology will be added to the state's unemployment system this weekend to prevent false claims.)
Lawmakers on Wednesday vented their...
UPDATED: House passes transparency bill for development incentives
(Updated to reflect House final action; corrects the time between audits)
The Kansas House on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill aimed at opening up more...
Senate passes incentive for $4 billion development
(Developing: Will be updated)
The Kansas Senate on Thursday approved a new development incentive to help win the recruiting battle for a $4 billion manufacturing...
Economist urges senators to broaden incentives transparency bill
A University of Kansas economist on Monday urged senators to expand a bill aimed at making information about tax incentives more available to the...
Kansas Lottery sets new sales record
With entertainment choices limited during the pandemic, Kansans turned to lottery tickets in droves as the state set a record for ticket sales in...
Lawmakers eye credit assistance for struggling businesses
Lawmakers are working on a $60 million plan to provide credit assistance to businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate banking on Friday recommended a...
Commerce Department beefs up eco devo staffing
The Kansas Commerce Department on Tuesday beefed up its economic development staff with two new hirings to help lead the agency.
Commerce Secretary David Toland...