Tag: Kansas Department of Commerce
Critics throw flag on billion dollar scheme to lure Chiefs across border
“The rich tradition and history of the Chiefs are beloved across the entire Kansas City region and throughout Kansas. The…
Three years after scathing audit, questions remain about Angel Investor Tax Credit
More than three years after reporting deficiencies were found in the Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit program by the Kansas…
Audit identifies concerns about state economic development incentives
A new report from the Kansas Division of Legislative Post Audit identifies serious deficiencies in several economic development incentive programs…
Commerce official awarded lucrative consulting gig — with Commerce Department
Cronyism in Kansas government is nothing new, but it may have reached new heights with a recent deal in which…
State agencies fail to fully implement multiple audit reccomendations
Several state agencies have failed to fully implement recommendations made by auditors over the last several years. According to a…
Kelly administration wants $15 million to bail out failed incentive program
The Kelly administration is asking for approximately $15 million a year to prop up an incentive program that has shown…
AFPF-Kansas files open records complaint against Commerce Department
More than a year ago, Americans For Prosperity Foundation-Kansas (AFPF-Kansas) filed a series of Open Records Act requests with the…
Records requests show Commerce Department failing to oversee STAR Bonds
A series of records requests by the Americans For Prosperity Foundation asking for information about STAR Bonds in Kansas shows…
Audit: $20 million Angel Investor program rife with problems
A damning report from the Kansas Legislative Division of Post Audit says the Angel Investor tax credit program designed to…
What is Kansas Department of Commerce hiding from public scrutiny?
Two requests filed by the Sentinel under the Kansas Open Record Act (KORA) with the Kansas Department of Commerce for…