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Kansas collects $918.8 million in June taxes
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The State of Kansas collected about $918.8 million in taxes in June, which places the state on observe to succeed in a complete tax income of $9.8 billion by the tip of the fiscal 12 months.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says in a launch that the Sunflower State’s complete tax receipts for the month of June collected about $918.8 million. She stated the collections are $20.2 million – 2.2% – over the estimate and $64.4 million – 7.5% – greater than the June 2021 totals.
“In June, we introduced in extra money than was estimated – re-enforcing that our state’s financial system is continuous its ahead momentum,” Gov. Kelly stated. “Our efforts to be essentially the most fiscally accountable and pro-business Administration in Kansas historical past has helped our state turn into a hub for financial progress.”
Kelly famous that particular person revenue tax collections have been about $40.3 million – 9.9% – decrease than the estimate. Nevertheless, she stated for a single-time vital refund paid in June, these receipts would even have exceeded the estimate by 6.7% for the month.
The Governor stated June’s company revenue tax receipts, that are largely made up of estimated tax funds, proceed the upward development. She additionally stated company revenue tax collections have been $148.1 million – 48.1% – over the estimate and 33.2% greater than what was collected in June 2021.
“The upper-than-expected company estimated funds ship a robust sign that companies anticipate larger earnings in 2022,” stated Secretary of Income Mark Burghart.
Kelly stated the mixed retail gross sales and compensating use tax receipts collected $303.6 million which was about 10.6% greater than the mixed receipts for such taxes in June 2021. She stated inflation might have positively impacted this space, nevertheless, total constant shopper spending has additionally continued in the course of the months of Could and June.
The Governor indicated that when June’s constructive numbers are taken into consideration, the state will finish Fiscal 12 months 2022 with complete tax revenues of $9.8 billion which exceeds the revised estimate of $438.1 million.
To see the whole June 2022 Income Report, click on HERE.
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K-State’s Coleman Hawkins On Kansas Loss: ‘I Feel Like We Should’ve Won’
The Kansas State basketball team has lost games in just about every way possible this season.
Close calls. Blowouts. Turnovers. Free throws.
On Saturday, the loss to rival Kansas stung the most because it was a game the Wildcats felt was winnable.
“I think if we don’t come out to the slow start like we did, we win,” senior Coleman Hawkins said. “I won’t consider anything different, the name on the front of the jersey. Honestly, I feel like we should’ve won this game. It’s a rivalry game but regardless, I feel like we should have won. I’m not into moral victories. I want to win but we’re going to have to move on. We’ll see them again.”
The Wildcats never recovered from the Jayhawks’ 14-0 run to start the game. Kansas State took some solace in rallying to keep it close in the second half. The Wildcats pulled to within six points on two occasions but it wasn’t enough.
The next step is for the Wildcats to regroup after a slow start to the Big 12 season. They have lost eight of nine, including five straight.
“Life throws things at you and you man up,” Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. “You believe in who you are and what you’re about and move onto the next thing … We don’t have guys who hang their heads. These are high character dudes.”
Shandel Richardson is the publisher of Kansas State Wildcats On SI. He can be reached at shandelrich@gmail.com
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Road to Super Bowl will run through Kansas City after Chiefs victory
The Kansas City Chiefs won on Saturday, meaning the AFC Championship Game will be in Missouri next Sunday. It’s the seventh straight AFC Championship Games with the Chiefs in the game, and they have hosted six of them.
- In 2024, the Chiefs beat the Ravens in Baltimore (the only away game)
- In 2023, Kansas City beat the Cincinnati Bengals at home
- In 2022, KC hosted the Bengals but lost in overtime
- In 2021, the Bills went to Arrowhead and lost
- In 2020, the Tennessee Titans came to Kansas City to lose.
- In 2019, the New England Patriots beat the Chiefs in overtime in Arrowhead
The Chiefs beat the Ravens in Kansas City in Week 1 to open the 2024 season. The Bills were able to knock off the Chiefs, but it was in Buffalo in November.
Kansas City will have an extra day of rest with the Bills and Ravens playing Sunday night — and the winner has to travel.
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Caitlin Clark sits with Taylor Swift at Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans NFL playoff
Lisa Bluder weighs in on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA success and current women’s NCAA season
Former Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder stops by to discuss life after basketball and her new partnership with Gamechanger.
Caitlin Clark has never been shy about her Kansas City Chiefs fandom, and her superstardom allowed her to enjoy Saturday’s game with coveted company.
The Iowa women’s basketball legend and reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year was spotted in the same box as Taylor Swift during the team’s NFL Divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
According to Chloe Peterson of the Indianapolis Star, Swift invited Clark to the game when Clark attended one of the pop star’s Eras Tour concerts.
Clark and Swift were even caught on camera chatting during the game.
Swift is famously dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who is trying to help his team become the first team in NFL history to three-peat as Super Bowl champions.
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