Kansas economic outlook continues improvement in annual Rich States, Poor States Survey - The Sentinel

Kansas economic outlook continues improvement in annual Rich States, Poor States Survey - The Sentinel

The outlook for the Kansas economy continues marching up the rankings of states in the 18th annual Rich States, Poor States survey sponsored by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). The Sunflower State has risen from 39th in 2021 to 30th in 2023, 27th in 2024—to 23rd in 2025. While the state lagged behind others in the number of government employees per 10,000 population, and sales tax and property tax burdens, Kansas had top scores …