Topeka, KS (May 17, 2019) The Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb released the following statement regarding Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of House Bill 2033: "It's extremely disappointing to learn Governor Kelly vetoed a reasonable effort to show middle ground on addressing the tax increase...
Topeka, KS (May 9, 2019) The Kansas Chamber delivered a letter Thursday on behalf of Kansas businesses to Governor Laura Kelly, asking her to support House Bill 2033, legislation that protects Kansas families and businesses from unintended state tax increases caused by changes in federal...
Topeka, KS (May 1, 2019): Kansas business leaders say state regulations are impacting their ability to thrive as well as the state's economy and jobs. [caption id="attachment_3034" align="alignleft" width="225"] Business leaders discuss state regulations.[/caption] Kansas Chamber President Alan Cobb, James Broughel with the Mercatus Center, Doyle Pearl,...
Topeka, KS (April 5, 2019): Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb issued the following statement Friday regarding Senate Bill 22:: "It is unfortunate the Kansas Legislature did not act on Governor Laura Kelly's veto of Senate Bill 22, a bill that would have stopped unintended...
Call on Kansas Legislature to Override Veto Topeka, KS (March 25, 2019): Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb issued the following statement Monday afternoon, following the announcement Kansas Governor Laura Kelly had vetoed Senate Bill 22: "The Kansas Chamber and its members are disappointed Governor Laura...
Topeka, Kan. (March 11, 2019) - The Kansas Chamber announced Monday its 2019 Leadership Kansas class. Leadership Kansas is a nationally recognized program focused on developing and motivating Kansas leaders from all four corners of the state. "The Kansas Chamber is excited to welcome the newest Leadership Kansas...
Representatives vote 76-43 to stop Kansas tax increase Topeka, Kan. (March 9, 2019) - Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb released the following statement regarding the Kansas House of Representatives passing Senate Bill 22 with a vote of 76-43. "The Kansas House of Representatives overwhelming agreed...
Senators voted 26-14 to Stop the Kansas Tax Increase Topeka, KAN., (February 7, 2019)- Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb issued the following statement after the Kansas Senate voted 26-14 to approve Senate Bill 22 to stop the Kansas tax increase. "The Kansas Senate overwhelming agreed...
TOPEKA, KAN. (January 8, 2019) - The Kansas Chamber announced Tuesday Advisors Excel is the Chamber’s 2019 Ad Astra Award honoree. “Advisors Excel is a Kansas company built by Kansans. It exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and determination that Kansas needs to grow.” said Kansas Chamber President...
Topeka, KAN., (January 3, 2019) - The Kansas Chamber released its 2019 Legislative Agenda Thursday, citing the need for a healthy state economy through public policies that strengthen the Kansas business climate. The agenda is based on extensive input from Chamber members and the state's...