Author: Bob Weeks
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Looking for Kansas school efficiency, sort of
Dueling online Kansas school spending feedback forms reveal a problem inherent in Kansas schools.
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Kansas unemployment, the credit or blame
The unemployment rate in Kansas dropped from 6.2 percent to 5.9 percent in September. Before figuring who to credit for this, we ought to take a look at the underlying trends.
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Wichita’s $60 million gift to Spirit Aerosystems — not
Industrial Revenue Bonds is a confusing economic development program misunderstood by citizens, journalists, and even city council members.
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A second Bill of Rights, by Franklin Roosevelt
President Franklin Roosevelt proposed an expansive set of rights, many of which have become law and policy.
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Wichita school employment ratios, by the numbers
Claims that reduced school funding have harmed Kansas schools — especially school employment — are overblown, if we care to look at actual numbers.
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Balanced budget requires government redesign
There are no specific cuts that will solve the problem of the federal budget, says Antony Davies.
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Economic freedom, quickly explained
Why is economic freedom so important, and important to everyone? A video explains in one minute.
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Role of government in Kansas schools deflects attention from solutions
Focus on two Kansas school efficiency panels, school spending, and the surrounding politics is deflecting attention away from what Kansas schoolchildren and parents really need: Choice.
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Kansas population growth lags nation
Population in Kansas is not growing as fast as the rest of the country.
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Charges of slashing Kansas school spending
In their campaigns, Kansas Democrats are charging that school spending has been slashed.
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Tim Norton commercial: Some context
A television advertisement for Tim Norton, candidate for re-election to the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners, contains claims that, while probably true, hide the reality of Norton’s record.
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Wichita waltzing waters dedication a chance to reflect
While the dedication ceremonies for Wichita’s Waltzing Waters fountain are promoted as celebrations, we might use this opportunity to review the history and impact of WaterWalk, which has absorbed many millions of taxpayer subsidy with few results.