Newsletter for September 19, 2021
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19
Sep
19
Sep
Inflation slows in August
In August 2021, inflation remains high, although the rate fell from July. As measured by the Consumer Price Index, inflation remained high in August, although the trend is falling. (more…)
18
Sep
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 August 2021. (more…)
17
Sep
Kansas employment situation, August 2021
In Kansas for August 2021, the labor force rose slightly, the number of people working fell, and the unemployment rate was unchanged, all compared to the previous month. (more…)
05
Sep
02
Sep
Kansas tax revenue, August 2021
For August 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 15.7 percent greater than August 2020. There are important caveats to consider. (more…)
01
Sep
Wichita employment situation, July 2021
For the Wichita metropolitan area in July 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 has fewer people working and a rising unemployment rate. (more…)
29
Aug
29
Aug
Monthly state retail sales
Monthly retail sales by state and major retail sector, in an interactive visualization. The United States Census Bureau has released an experimental data product reporting monthly retail sales at the state level for major retail sectors. I've gathered the data and created an interactive visualization. (more…)
23
Aug
Counting jobs in Kansas
Since the pandemic, has the employment situation in Kansas recovered? (more…)
23
Aug
22
Aug
Wichita Population
The Wichita metro population grew from 2010 to 2020, but at a slow rate. (more…)
20
Aug
Kansas Employment Situation, July 2021
In Kansas for July 2021, the labor force rose, the number of people working rose, and the unemployment rate rose, all compared to the previous month. Data released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the United States Department of Labor, shows a mostly improving employment picture in Kansas for July 2021 when compared to the previous month. The unemployment rate rose slightly, but the number of jobs rose more than in April or May. (more…)
15
Aug
15
Aug
Inflation remains high in July
In July 2021, inflation remains high, although the rate fell from June. As measured by the Consumer Price Index, inflation remained high in July. (more…)
11
Aug
Migration to and from Wichita
The Wichita metropolitan area often suffers from negative domestic migration, but in 2020 domestic migration was positive. (more…)
09
Aug
Downtown Wichita Business Activity
Business activity in downtown Wichita continues to rise. (more…)
08
Aug
08
Aug
Downtown Wichita Tax Base
There's been much investment in downtown Wichita. But it isn't evident in the assessed value of property, although the recent trend is positive. (more…)
03
Aug
Wichita Primary Election, August 3, 2021
In each city council district, the top two candidates move to the general election in November. This means in district 3, Mike Hoheisel will face the newly-appointed incumbent Jared Cerullo. In district 6, Maggie Ballard runs against incumbent Cindy Claycomb.