Business Briefs

Christmas 2022 might be over, but step into WillowZ Boutique at 611 S. Main, Pratt, Kansas, and that pleasant feeling of being able to find the perfect something for someone, or even one’s self, is unavoidable.

The RKB emphasizes controlled government spending, a plan that will help Kansas families bear the heavy burden of high inflation Wichita, KS – As Kansas lawmakers return to Topeka to start the two-year budget cycle, KPI is asking lawmakers not to burden citizens further during a time when Kansans are already struggling with inflation and an unpredictable economy. The Responsible Kansas Budget is a model to achieve a sustainable budget through tax-and-expenditure limits based on transparency and performance- based budgeting, which will rein in government spending to avoid deficits.

Bruce Krehbiel, Kanza Cooperative CEO, has announced plans to retire in summer 2023 after serving the cooperative for more than 36 years. “My years with Kanza have been filled with tremendous growth in our organization, working to keep the organization steady through the ups and downs in the markets, and the true joy of working with our employees to serve a great membership,” Krehbiel said.

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced that total tax collections for December were $1.1 billion -- $140.1 million, or 14.8%, more than the monthly estimate. That is also 21.9%, or $194.6 million, more than December 2021.

Kansas’ 4th Congressional District representative since 2017 Special to the Tribune Each month I want to provide you with regular updates about what’s going on in our nation’s capital and throughout the 4th District of Kansas. Here’s what happened in December.

TOPEKA – Colder temperatures and winter weather has arrived in Kansas. The dropping temperatures and necessity of raising the thermostat are leaving some families vulnerable when it comes to covering their heating bills.

for Kansas Insurance Commission insurance.kansas.gov 2022 has been a showcase of the evolving world of fraud for regulators at the Kansas Insurance Department. Throughout the year, our Securities division has been busy investigating new types of scams on various digital platforms.

7(a) Loan Program: 179 loans approved for $79,767,800 504 Loan Program: 19 loans approved for $15,708,000 Microloan Program: 10 loans approved for $194,800 The top five industries reflected in the WDO lending activity were Retail Trade (17.17%), Other Services (13.13%), Accommodation and Food Services (12.12%), Health and Social Assistance (7.58%), Transportation and Warehousing (7.07%).