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Governor Kelly Announces Indra Group to Invest Nearly $7.5M to Manufacture Air Traffic Radars in Kansas March 23, 2026

Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas December 22, 2025

Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto July 14, 2025

Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus June 10, 2025

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Most Business Investment Per Capita

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IMPACT DEAL OF THE YEAR 2024

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GDP Growth in the Nation Q3 2023

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Highest Ratio of Energy Generated by Wind

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Kansas harnesses enough clean energy to power every single home in the state for a year. Twice.

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Best Places to Live in U.S.

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Overland Park ranks #7 out of the top 100 places to live in the United States in 2023.

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“Kansas has consistently proven to be an ideal location for business growth and innovation, as evidenced by the state’s four-year run as an Area Development Gold Shovel award winner.”

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A person points towards a pond with fish, accompanied by another individual. The text reads, "Sunflower Summer Open for 2026!" with "Kansas Commerce" beneath. The scene is serene and outdoors, with greenery and water features.

Sunflower Summer Opening with Free Tourism Attractions for Kansas Families Kansas Tourism is excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Sunflower Summer program and is inviting Kansas families to enjoy a season packed with unforgettable adventures. read more

Commerce Awards to Help Renovate Buildings into Business Incubators Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $750,000 in Downtown Revive & Thrive grants. read more

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Commerce Awards CSP Tax Credits to 24 Kansas Non-Profit Organizations Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.13 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits. read more

Commerce Awards $500,000 to Five Public Broadcasting Stations to Advance Workforce Opportunities and Readiness Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $500,000 through the WorKS: Kansas Public Broadcasting Content Grant program. read more

Kanopolis Drive-In Receives $65,000 Grant to Preserve Historic Outdoor Theatre The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded a $65,000 grant to the historic Kanopolis Drive-In Theatre to support the purchase of a new state-of-the-art digital projection system. read more

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Kickstart the Summer and Explore New Career Opportunities at KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Jobseekers and employers searching for available talent are encouraged to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28. read more

Apprenticeship Office Awarded Funding to Expand Youth Opportunities The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced it has been selected as one of 10 states to receive the prestigious Talent Ready funding through CareerWise and the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center. read more

New Round of HEAL Funding to Assist 15 Rural Communities Over $1.3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant funding will support 15 building renovation projects across the state. read more

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Sunflower Summer Returns with Free Admission for Kansas Families Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the return of the popular Sunflower Summer program for the 2026 season, and invited Kansas families to explore the state’s wide variety of attractions. read more

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Kansas Office of Apprenticeship Celebrates 2026 Apprenticeship Award Winners The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced the recipients of the 2026 Kansas Apprenticeship Awards. read more

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