For November 2022, Kansas tax revenue was 2.5 percent higher than November 2021. Collections for fiscal year 2023 after five months are 5.4 percent greater than the prior year. (more…)
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Articles about Kansas, its government, and public policy in Kansas.
Kansas employment situation, October 2022
In Kansas for October 2022, the labor force was steady, the number of people working rose, and the unemployment rate rose, all compared to the previous month. Over the year, Kansas has moved to the middle of the states in growth. (more…)
Kansas Tax Revenue, October 2022
For October 2022, Kansas tax revenue was 11.7 percent higher than October 2021. Collections for fiscal year 2023 after four months are 6.1 percent greater than the prior year. (more…)
The Importance of Agriculture in Kansas
In Kansas, is agriculture our “largest industry,” as Governor Laura Kelly says? (more…)
The Kansas Economy Under Laura Kelly
A recent letter in support of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly published in the Wichita Eagle makes claims that are not true.
Updated with new data. (more…)
Kansas employment situation, September 2022
In Kansas for September 2022, the labor force and the number of people working were steady, and the unemployment rate rose slightly, all compared to the previous month. Over the year, only Mississippi and Ohio had slower job growth. (more…)
Kansas Personal Income, Second Quarter 2022
For the second quarter of 2022, Kansas personal income grew at the annual rate of 5.1 percent, ranking thirty-second among the states. (more…)
Kansas Tax Revenue, September 2022
For September 2022, Kansas tax revenue was 9.6 percent higher than September 2021. Collections for fiscal year 2023 are 4.4 percent greater than the prior year. (more…)
The Kansas Economy Under Laura Kelly
A recent letter in support of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly published in the Wichita Eagle makes claims that are not true. (more…)