Tracking Data Key to Impactful Public Policy

The State of Kansas saw total tax collections for May Fiscal Year 2020 at $448.7 million; 6.6% or $27.8 million above the estimate. That is down 20.3% or $114.4 million compared to the same month last fiscal year.

Junior League of Topeka has announced Patti Mellard as the recipient of their 2020 Community Volunteer of the Year.

"It is our hope Gov. Kelly and the Kansas Legislature work quickly together during the special session to resolve the issues between them and provide Kansans and the state's business community the assurances needed to safely move our economy forward."

“By identifying the key issues our community is facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, we can begin to formulate a tailor-made community recovery strategy that provides actionable, long-lasting solutions and helps establish effective future response measures.”

“Despite the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown on the business community, it is encouraging to see the next generation still interested in considering entrepreneurship as a career path.

"In times of crisis, Kansans respond swiftly to ensure their families are safe and to help their neighbors and strangers. That same spirit has played out time and time again across the state during the COVID-19 crisis.”

A survey released by the Kansas Chamber Tuesday found Kansans are ready to reopen the state's economy and are concerned about the economic damage caused by the COVID-19 health crisis.

Each year “Topeka’s Top 20 Under 40” program honors 20 individuals under the age of 40 based on their leadership and achievement both professionally and as members of the Topeka/Shawnee County community.

Underground Vaults & Storage, Inc., a privately-owned company that began as a secure storage provider in the Hutchinson salt mine, is changing its public name to “UV&S.”