Author: Bob Weeks
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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.
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Kansas GDP, Second Quarter of 2022
In the second quarter of 2022, the Kansas economy contracted at the annual rate of 2.5 percent. Gross Domestic Product fell in 40 states, with Kansas ranking forty-third.
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Wichita employment situation, August 2022
For the Wichita metropolitan area in August 2022, the unemployment rate was unchanged, while the labor force and the number of jobs fell slightly from the previous month.
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County Employment
Employment in large counties, including Sedgwick County and others of interest.
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Business Formation in Kansas
For both business applications and business formations, Kansas does better than some states, but lags many states and the nation.
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Kansas employment situation, August 2022
In Kansas for August 2022, the labor force fell slightly, the number of people working fell, and the unemployment rate rose slightly, all compared to the previous month. Over the year, only Mississippi had slower job growth.
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Conspiracies found (falsely) in Inflation Numbers
Misunderstanding Consumer Price Index weightings leads to accusations of our government abusing us.
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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 Tax Revenue, August 2022
For August 2022, Kansas tax revenue was 8.3 percent higher than August 2021. Collections for fiscal year 2023 are 0.6 percent greater than the prior year.
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Wichita employment situation, July 2022
For the Wichita metropolitan area in July 2022, the unemployment rate fell slightly, and the number of jobs also fell slightly from the previous month.
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Kansas employment situation, July 2022
In Kansas for July 2022, the labor force fell slightly, the number of people working grew, and the unemployment rate stayed constant, all compared to the previous month. While the monthly change for Kansas ranks well, over the year Kansas job growth was worst among the states.
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Kansas Tax Revenue, July 2022
For July 2022, Kansas tax revenue was 2.7 percent less than July 2021. There are special circumstances.