Kansas Chamber Press Releases
Kansas Chamber PAC
Endorsements
June 29, 2010-- The Kansas Chamber PAC has
released their endorsements for the 2010 elections to the Kansas
Legislature. 
Liberal Coalition in
Legislature Ignores Business Community
May
8, 2010-- After a historic four day budget debate, considering more than
fifty amendments to restore funding to protect our state’s most vulnerable
without a tax increase, the Kansas House of Representatives voted to instead
pass an unbalanced budget full of misplaced priorities.
Handful of Local Chambers of
Commerce Throw Businesses Under the Buss
March 25, 2010 – “The Kansas Chamber of Commerce is disappointed to see a
small minority of its members – 14 of 80 local chambers of commerce – send a
letter to legislative leadership saying they believe their business members
don’t pay enough in taxes.” Kansas Chamber Interim President & CEO Kent
Beisner said.
Kansas Chamber Applauds Democrat Governor Jay
Nixon
March 15, 2010-- Last week, Governor Jay Nixon
proposed his blueprint for Missouri’s budget. The blueprint, to fill the
$500 million gap in Missouri’s budget, included a plan to reset Missouri’s
state government and did not include raising taxes.
Kansas Chamber Blasts Governor Parkinson’s
Allegations Tax Cuts Are to Blame for
Budget Deficit
March 5, 2010 -- In response to Governor Parkinson’s claim that recently
enacted tax cuts for businesses are to blame for the State’s budget deficit,
the Kansas Chamber of Commerce expressed astonishment the Governor refuses
to acknowledge runaway state spending as the real reason for the budget
mess.
Kansas Chamber Alarmed By Department of Labor's Fluctuating Projections
August 13, 2009 —
The Kansas Chamber is alarmed by the recent statement
from the Kansas Department of Labor projecting the depletion of the
Employment Security Trust Fund before the year’s end.
Chamber Releases 2009 Pro-Business Honor Roll
July 30, 2009 — The Kansas Chamber would like to
congratulate the 2009 Pro-Business Honor Roll. These legislators recognize
the necessity of a strong business climate to help the state’s economy
recover and flourish.
Kansas Chamber
Statement on the Governor’s Veto of
the Comprehensive Energy Bill
April 16, 2009 — “The Governor’s veto of the energy
legislation is wrong for Kansas. This action will have devastating effects
on the ability of Kansas to attract new businesses and encourage further
economic growth.”
Leadership Kansas Selects 2009 Class
April 15, 2009 — The Kansas Chamber is pleased to announce
the members of the 2009 Leadership Kansas class. Leadership Kansas is a
nationally recognized program that aims to develop and motivate future
leaders in the state.
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Releases Survey Results
March 25, 2009—The Kansas Chamber of Commerce held a
news conference at 1 p.m. today to present findings from a
recent survey regarding the comprehensive energy bill
currently being debated by the legislature. The statewide
poll, conducted by Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates,
surveyed 600 registered Kansas voters from March 17-19.
Kansas Chamber Supports Senate Ways & Means Committee
Budget Proposal
January 26, 2009 – The Senate Ways and Means Committee has
crafted a truly pro-jobs budget that offers a more substantive response to
our current economic crisis than does the Governor’s rescission proposal for
this year. The Committee’s bill puts the State of Kansas in a much stronger
position to not only generate the necessary savings to address the 2009
shortfall, but also better positions the State to face the necessary budget
reductions in 2010 and 2011.
Cobalt Boats to Receive Highest Tribute from Kansas Business Community
January 21, 2009 – Cobalt Boats has developed a strong
reputation of combining world class marine design and manufacturing
capability with the proven small town southeast Kansas ethics. The company
remains privately owned, and is currently run by a second generation of St.
Clair family members.
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