Topeka — Gov. Mark Parkinson on Friday said he believed the Kansas economy was on the upswing.
“I do think we are recovering,” Parkinson said.
Commercial aircraft manufacturing -- a key part of the economy -- was increasing, but the manufacture of smaller aircraft continued to struggle, he said.
Later today, Parkinson was headed to Wichita to unveil details of an agreement between the state and Bombardier Learjet to secure Wichita as the home of the Learjet aircraft.
Parkinson spoke with reporters briefly after a news conference proclaiming “Eye on Diabetes Day in Kansas,” which is aimed at increasing awareness about the link between diabetes and eye disease.
Parkinson, a Democrat, declined to predict the outcome of the Tuesday’s primaries, although he said he was hopeful that Secretary of State Chris Biggs wins his Democratic primary contest against state Sen. Chris Steineger. Parkinson appointed Biggs secretary of state in March when Republican Ron Thornburgh resigned to take a job in the private sector.
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kansasmutt (anonymous) says…
He is living in a dream. ALL tax revenues are down bigtime and he thinks things are getting better ? WOW, he lives in a sheltered world. Mark, you may want to read the paper and spend some time out in your state looking and talking to small business owners. Your fine a$$ smoking ban killed the states revenue 40% the first month,Your sales tax increase took all the out of state business away, nice job Dick. , owh i meant Mark.(Nixon flashback) I know all my buds are voting for anyone but a democrat in the primary. I dont look for democrats to do very well, LMAO.