Tag: Economic development
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Year in Review: 2014
Here is a sampling of stories from Voice for Liberty in 2014.
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Economic development in Sedgwick County
The issue of awarding an economic development incentive reveals much as to why the Wichita-area economy has not grown.
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Kansas is not an entrepreneurial state
The performance of Kansas in entrepreneurial activity is not high, compared to other states.
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In Wichita, running government like a business
In Wichita and Sedgwick County, can we run government like a business? Should we even try? Do our leaders think there is a difference?
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Economic development in Wichita: Looking beyond the immediate
Decisions on economic development initiatives in Wichita are made based on “stage one” thinking, failing to look beyond what is immediate and obvious.
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Research on economic development incentives
As Wichita considers how to grow its economy, its reliance on targeted economic development incentives should be guided by research, not the grandstanding of politicians and bureaucrats.
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This week, Wichita has a chance to increase government transparency
The Wichita City Council can decide to disclose how taxpayer money is spent, or let it remain being spent in secret.
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In Wichita, the need for campaign finance reform
Actions of the Wichita City Council have shown that campaign finance reform is needed. Citizen groups are investigating how to accomplish this needed reform, since the council has not shown interest in reforming itself.
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Kansas ‘Green Book’ released
Kansas Policy Institute has published a book exploring the relationship between the size of government and economic growth.