Kansas Named a "Top 10 Pro-Business State"

Kansas Named a "Top 10 Pro-Business State"

Sebelius hopes ranking will help attract employers to Kansas

Kansas is a top 10 pro-business state according to a national corporate relocation firm, an honor Governor Kathleen Sebelius hopes will help attract even more new employers to the state.

Pollina Corporate Real Estate, Inc. named Kansas as one of America's most business-friendly states during a ceremony today at the National Association of Manufacturers' annual trade show in Chicago. Kansas Lt. Governor John Moore accepted the award on behalf of the state.

"Kansas is an attractive place to do business, and this top 10 ranking will help us bring even more new employers to our state," said Sebelius. "Our investment in schools, and our low taxes and workers' comp rates are paying off in national recognition and, more importantly, in new jobs."

"We have an opportunity to make Kansas even more attractive to new employers by ending the property tax on new business machinery and equipment. I hope the Legislature will send this job creation incentive to my desk soon," she continued.

Kansas has "pro-business policies that result in job growth" and lead to a "conducive business atmosphere," according to author Dr. Ronald R. Pollina.

Pollina said that other states would be well-served in following Kansas' lead by creating a low-tax, low-red tape and pro-job growth business climate. He also emphasized the importance of investing in

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