Kansas

Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation set to expire near end of July

Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) provides an additional $600 weekly payment for unemployment insurance claimants that are receiving a weekly benefit. FPUC, currently set to expire July 25, is part of the federal CARES Act. Individuals were eligible for the… more

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to distribute $4 billion in COVID-19 aid to hospitals

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced late last week that will be distributing an additional $4 billion in funding to hospitals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release on the department’s website. The bulk… more

Coping with COVID: Younger age groups continue testing positive, raises concern for health officials

Similar to prior weeks, new cases of COVID-19 are on the rise despite death tolls showing a downward trend. The new cases, however, have raised concern for health officials. “Transmission is very high,” Johnson County Health and Environment Director, Dr.… more

Tax filing deadline today

Due to the far-reaching and lengthy impact of COVID-19, the IRS chose to make an extension, moving the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15 this year. That date falls on today, and taxpayers must file or… more

Editor’s Note by Joe Sweeney, July 2020

Thirty-five years is a long time to administer the Corporate Report 100 ranking, and it’s hard to believe that our ownership team just concluded its 24th consecutive ranking. We’ve seen it all over the years and I can’t begin to… more

Small businesses in Missouri to receive millions in grant funds through new program

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced a new Small Business Grant Program that could provide up to $30 million for Missouri small businesses, according to a Tuesday news release from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Designed to… more

Design changes possible for large event venues due to COVID-19

In an era of social distancing and increasing contactless options, architects in Kansas City are seeing more clients with questions about implementing social distancing guidelines, moving to touchless systems and more. Architect Nate Appleman with HOK, a design, architecture, engineering… more

Coping with COVID: Missouri and Kansas regional statistics

Missouri and Kansas continue to see record numbers of new COVID-19 diagnoses this week, but more than three weeks after that larger wave emerged in the region, the mortality rates remain significantly below their mid-May peaks. Twice in the past… more

Consumers in June show mixed feelings about the labor market, positive numbers in new home sales

Consumer confidence reports from last month in June were a mixed bag, a June survey showing consumers gave themselves a 47.6% chance of finding a job in the next three months, on average, down from May. Respondents said they believe… more

Kansas education officials release guidance for school reopening

State education officials released guidance Tuesday that lays out a plan to help with the start of the upcoming new school year. Leaders emphasized that local districts with local input will decide how their schools will reopen. The board is… more