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Kansas employment forecast looks strong starting 2024

2.7.24 -Derby Informer – By Informer Staff   The Wichita State University Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) recently released its 2024-2025 employment forecast for the state of Kansas and its major metropolitan areas. For the state...

29.7% of Kansas Homes Are Paid Off, Above U.S. Average

1.26.24 – ccenterdispatch.com While nearly 63% of owner-occupied housing units are owned free and clear for homeowners age 65 and older, less than 28% of homeowners below retirement age have paid for their homes in full. This can leave the vast majority of the...

Governor Kelly Delivers Her 2024 State of the State Address 

1.10.24 – Kansas.gov – TOPEKA Governor Kelly Emphasizes the Importance of Uplifting Rural Communities to Continue Kansas’ Success Governor Laura Kelly tonight delivered her 2024 State of the State Address to a joint session of the Kansas Legislature. ...

New laws set to roll out for Kansas and Missouri in 2024

1.1.24 – KMBC Bills dealing with taxes, wages and even food are getting ready to take affect New laws are going into effect in both Kansas and Missouri today. And it could impact your family’s wallet. The Kansas grocery sales tax is now reduced from 4...