Author: Bob Weeks
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Kansas food sales tax cut proposed
Who is harmed by the Kansas food sales tax?
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Wichita property tax rate: Up, just a little
The City of Wichita property tax mill levy rose slightly for 2021.
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Wichita since the start of the pandemic
How has Wichita fared since the start of the pandemic compared to other metropolitan areas?
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Wichita employment situation, September 2021
For the Wichita metropolitan area in September 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 exhibits only small changes.
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Kansas tax revenue, October 2021
For October 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 11.1 percent greater than October 2020, and 24.4 percent less than September.
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Monthly state retail sales
Monthly retail sales by state and major retail sector, in an interactive visualization.
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Claycomb connection to real estate developer criticized
A Wichita developer makes generous campaign contributions to a city council candidate, raising questions about both parties.
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Kansas employment situation, September 2021
In Kansas for September 2021, the labor force fell slightly, the number of people working rose slightly, and the unemployment rate also rose, all compared to the previous month.
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Income in Wichita
A map showing median household income in Wichita and some surrounding areas.


