Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

The Commerce, Labor, and Economic Development Policy Area covers the array of programs and services the State of Kansas provides to encourage and maintain the economic prosperity of Kansans. The agencies responsible for economic policy are the Departments of Commerce and Labor as well as the Kansas Bioscience Authority.

Commerce, Labor, and Economic Development Publications

Briefing Book Articles:

• Statewide STAR Bond Authority
• Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
• Department of Commerce - COVID-19 Assistance

Other Resources

State Resources:

• Kansas Labor Information Center
• Kansas Small Business Development Center

Federal Resources:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Bureau of Economic Analysis
• U.S. Federal Reserve Bank, Kansas City
• Bureau of Census