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Wichita advances in the field of cost savings
Read more: Wichita advances in the field of cost savingsWith only two of the four sidewalk bench lights illuminating the sidewalk despite the cloudless midday sky, there is good news.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Tech advice for activism, then a lesson in economic development in Wichita
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Tech advice for activism, then a lesson in economic development in WichitaIn this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: A few tips on using your computer and the internet. Then, how to be informed. Finally, a look at a recent episode of economic development in Wichita, and what we can we learn from that.
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Before asking for more taxes, Wichita city hall needs to earn trust
Read more: Before asking for more taxes, Wichita city hall needs to earn trustBefore Wichita city hall asks its subjects for more tax revenue, it needs to regain the trust of Wichitans.
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Problems with the Wichita economy. Is it cronyism?
Read more: Problems with the Wichita economy. Is it cronyism?The Wichita economy has not performed well. Could cronyism be a contributing factor? Mayor Carl Brewer says it’s time to put politics and special interests aside. Is our political leadership capable of doing this?
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Wichita voter opinion on city spending and taxation
Read more: Wichita voter opinion on city spending and taxationWichita voters give their opinions on city spending, subsidies for economic development, and their willingness to pay higher taxes for certain services.
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Wichita government prefers rebates to markets
Read more: Wichita government prefers rebates to marketsToday the Wichita City Council may decide to revive a program to issue rebates to persons who purchase water-saving appliances.
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With new tax exemptions, what is the message Wichita sends to existing landlords?
Read more: With new tax exemptions, what is the message Wichita sends to existing landlords?As the City of Wichita prepares to grant special tax status to another new industrial building, existing landlords must be wondering why they struggle to stay in business when city hall sets up subsidized competitors with new buildings and a large cost advantage.
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Wichita: We have incentives. Lots of incentives.
Read more: Wichita: We have incentives. Lots of incentives.Wichita government leaders complain that Wichita can’t compete in economic development with other cities and states because the budget for incentives is too small. But when making this argument, these officials don’t include all incentives that are available.
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Another Friday lunch, and even more lights are on
Read more: Another Friday lunch, and even more lights are onWhen Wichita city leaders tell us that the budget and spending have been cut to the bone, that everything that can be done to save money has already been done, remember my Friday trips to downtown for lunch.