Author: Bob Weeks
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Minimum wage increase not a solution
Those who advocate for a higher minimum wage law appear to have the best interests of workers as their concern. But as is almost always the case when government intervenes into markets, the unintended consequences create more harm than good.
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Republicans recognize overcriminalization
The Republican platform gives recognition to the problem of overcriminalization, a growing threat to liberty and freedom.
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Economic freedom improves lives
Economic freedom, in countries where it is allowed to thrive, leads to better lives for people as measured in a variety of ways. This is true for everyone, especially for poor people.
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Kansas counties decline sustainable communities planning
Two of the five Kansas counties that were asked to participate in a sustainable communities planning grant have decided not to join the effort.
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Crony Chronicles: I Want To Be A Crony
Cronyism? “It’s like having a best friend who gives you other peoples’ stuff.”
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Kansans tweet from Republican National Convention
Kansans at the Republican National Convention in Tampa are tweeting.
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Huelskamp tweets from convention
Congressman Tim Huelskamp of the Kansas first district is at the Republican National Convention, and he’s tweeting. In a press release, Huelskamp said “I came to Congress on the wave of the conservative Tea Party movement in 2010. The American people told us to take on Washington and come up with answers to our problems.…
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Renewable Portfolio Standard costly for Kansas
A policy promoted by Kansas Governor Sam Brownback will result in higher electricity costs, fewer jobs, and less investment in Kansas.
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Chambers to host Congressional Summit
An event in Wichita will feature all members of the Kansas Congressional delegation.
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Wichita speculative industrial buildings
A tax forgiveness policy for speculative industrial buildings in Wichita may not produce the intended results.
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Wichita fluoridation debate reveals attitudes of government
Is community water fluoridation like iodized salt? According to Wichita City Council Member and Vice Mayor Janet Miller, we didn’t vote on whether to put iodine in table salt, so Wichitans don’t need to vote on whether to add fluoride to drinking water.
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Donor disclosure rules are the same for everyone
While liberal groups criticize the ability to spend unlimited amounts on political education campaigns without disclosure of funding, the rules apply to everyone, and liberal groups and unions use them, too.