Author: Bob Weeks
-

Wichita employment situation, August 2021
For the Wichita metropolitan area in August 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.
-

Inflation slows in August
In August 2021, inflation remains high, although the rate fell from July.
-

Kansas since the start of the pandemic
How has Kansas fared since the start of the pandemic compared to other states and the nation? Updated through August 2021.
-

Kansas employment situation, August 2021
In Kansas for August 2021, the labor force rose slightly, the number of people working fell, and the unemployment rate was unchanged, all compared to the previous month.
-

Kansas tax revenue, August 2021
For August 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 15.7 percent greater than August 2020. There are important caveats to consider.
-

Wichita employment situation, July 2021
For the Wichita metropolitan area in July 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 has fewer people working and a rising unemployment rate.
-

Monthly state retail sales
Monthly retail sales by state and major retail sector, in an interactive visualization.
-

Counting jobs in Kansas
Since the pandemic, has the employment situation in Kansas recovered?



