AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoKansas Revenue Watch: Kansas corporate income tax collections are running far behind expectations, even as total tax collections land about $704M at month’s end—6.4% above projections—highlighting a split between corporate weakness and steadier other revenue streams. Higher Ed Policy: The Kansas Board of Regents is weighing a proposal to let students earn a reduced-credit bachelor’s degree (as low as 90 hours), with employer input and concerns about rigor and outcomes still in play. Public Safety & Weather: The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado in Riley County after Thursday storms, with officials also working to fix outdoor warning siren issues. Livestock Risk: Kansas is stepping up outreach after a New World screwworm case was detected in Texas, warning ranchers about the invasive parasite’s economic threat. Local Business & Community: Wichita is pursuing bids to host NCAA tournament rounds in 2027 and 2028, while a $2,500 grant from Wheatland Electric supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Great Bend. Security: A Leawood man was among three U.S. citizens arrested in a case alleging they funded ISIS and discussed violence targeting U.S. troops. Arts & Philanthropy: The Kemper Museum announced a $1M gift to create the Stanley J. Bushman Fund for Youth Education, expanding arts programming for local youth.
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