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State poised for major investment in rural housing

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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

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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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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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

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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

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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

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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...