Newsletter for July 25, 2021
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25
Jul
25
Jul
Business Formation in Kansas
For both business applications and business formations, Kansas is growing slowly compared to other states. (more…)
18
Jul
18
Jul
Kansas since the start of the pandemic
How has Kansas fared since the start of the pandemic compared to other states and the nation? Updated through June 2021. (more…)
17
Jul
Kansas employment situation, June 2021
In Kansas for June 2021, the labor force rose, the number of people working rose, and the unemployment rate rose, all compared to the previous month. (more…)
14
Jul
Inflation jumps in June 2021
In June 2021, inflation rose faster than at any time since 2008. As measured by the Consumer Price Index, inflation jumped in June. (more…)
12
Jul
Wichita City Council District 6 candidates
The Save Century II committee presented a forum of candidates for Wichita City Council District 6. There are six candidates. The primary election is August 3, 2021, and the two candidates with the most votes advance to the general election on November 2, 2021. (more…)
07
Jul
State tax collections during the pandemic
In Kansas, as in many states, tax revenues have not been a problem. (more…)
04
Jul
03
Jul
Kansas tax revenue, June 2021
For June 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 14.8 percent greater than June 2020. Over the twelve months of the current fiscal year, revenue is 26.4 percent higher than at the same point of the previous year. There are important caveats to consider. (more…)
01
Jul
Counting jobs in Wichita
Since the start of the pandemic, has the employment situation in Wichita bounced back? There is more than one way to evaluate jobs and employment. Depending on the method, the Wichita Metropolitan Statistical Area has either nearly recovered from the pandemic or is still behind. (more…)
30
Jun
Wichita employment situation, May 2021
For the Wichita metropolitan area in May 2021, the number of unemployed persons is down, the unemployment rate is down, and the number of people working is up when compared to the same month one year ago. The recent trend is exhibiting only small changes. (more…)
28
Jun
Wichita city population rises in 2020
Wichita city population rose in 2020. It was the second year of increase after two years of decline. (more…)
27
Jun
27
Jun
Prices generally rise, but not all
While the price level as measured by the Consumer Price Index generally increases when considering all items, individual items may take different paths. (more…)
26
Jun
Kansas GDP, first quarter of 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, the Kansas economy grew at the annual rate of 7.3 percent. Gross Domestic Product grew in all states, with Kansas performing better than most states. (more…)
24
Jun
Income tax rates and taxes paid
Is there a relationship between marginal tax rates and tax dollars collected? Not much. (more…)
23
Jun
Kansas employment situation, May 2021
In Kansas for May 2021, the labor force rose, the number of people working fell, and the unemployment rate was unchanged, all compared to the previous month. (more…)
20
Jun
20
Jun
Labor productivity in Kansas
In labor productivity, Kansas is in the middle of the nation, but ranks better among neighboring states. (more…)