Author: Bob Weeks
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The Importance of Agriculture in Kansas
In Kansas, is agriculture our “largest industry,” as Governor Laura Kelly says?
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Consider Sedgwick County EMS as You Vote
One of the most important functions of Sedgwick County is providing emergency medical services (EMS). In this, the county has failed.
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Migration to and from Sedgwick County
Although the rate is slowing, Sedgwick County loses many people to migration.
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Sedgwick County Talent Attraction
In an index ranking counties in talent attraction, Sedgwick County has not performed well, although there is some improvement.
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When voting for Kansas Attorney General, Remember the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity
With the resources of the federal government at his disposal, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach found no voter fraud.
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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.
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Presidential Data Explorer Updated
Explore the economic record of presidents, starting with Harry S Truman. Updated with recent data.
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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.
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Election Deniers in Kansas
Some candidates for high office in Kansas believe in the lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
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Consumer Price Index, September 2022
The Consumer Price Index is the most widely used measure of inflation. This interactive visualization presents CPI data.
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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.
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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.