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In Wichita, failure to value open records and open government
Read more: In Wichita, failure to value open records and open governmentOn the KAKE Television public affairs program “This Week in Kansas” the failure of the Wichita City Council, especially council member Pete Meitzner, to recognize the value of open records and open government is discussed.
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Kansas budget solution overlooked
Read more: Kansas budget solution overlookedAs Kansas prepares for a legislative session that must find ways to balance a budget in the face of declining revenues, not all solutions are being considered.
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GDP growth by state and region
Read more: GDP growth by state and regionHere is a visualization that shows the rate of growth of gross domestic product (GDP) by state, regions, and the entire country.
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Wichita, again, fails at open government
Read more: Wichita, again, fails at open governmentThe Wichita City Council, when presented with an opportunity to increase the ability of citizens to observe the workings of the government they pay for, decided against the cause of open government, preferring to keep the spending of taxpayer money a secret.
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States that Spend Less, Tax Less — and Grow More
Read more: States that Spend Less, Tax Less — and Grow MoreStates with an income tax spent 42% more per resident in 2011 than the nine states without an income tax, write Dave Trabert and Todd Davidson of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Wichita could do better regarding open government, if it wants
Read more: Wichita could do better regarding open government, if it wantsWichita, if it wanted to, could provide greater transparency and access to open government.
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O’Donnell critics should look inward first
Read more: O’Donnell critics should look inward firstWichita’s mayor and city council need to examine their own errors of cronyism before lashing out at a member who made an inconsequential mistake.
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Wichita Campaign for Liberty meeting December 13, 2012
Read more: Wichita Campaign for Liberty meeting December 13, 2012The live broadcast of the meeting is over, but you can still see it below. The topic was campaign finance reform in Wichita and Kansas. Visit the Wichita Campaign for Liberty Facebook page, too.
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Wind tax credit promotes expensive electricity
Read more: Wind tax credit promotes expensive electricityConservative and free-market groups are asking Congress to oppose extending the Production Tax Credit for production of electricity from wind.
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Americans for Prosperity-Kansas applauds Sedgwick County Commission for rejecting public financing for Bowllagio
Read more: Americans for Prosperity-Kansas applauds Sedgwick County Commission for rejecting public financing for BowllagioAmericans for Prosperity-Kansas applauds Sedgwick County Commission for rejecting public financing for Bowllagio
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Wichita, Kansas, and national job growth
Read more: Wichita, Kansas, and national job growthWichita, Kansas, and national job growth.
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Bowllagio property purchases seem overpriced
Read more: Bowllagio property purchases seem overpricedAs part of a planned real estate development, taxpayers may be asked to pay property owners much more than the appraised values for the parcels.