Tag: Kansas Watchdog
SEC orders Kansas to stop doing what it did under Sebelius and Parkinson
The Securities and Exchange Commission found that Kansas mislead bond investors. It ordered the state to implement reforms, which it has.
In Kansas, tax giveaways for job creation found ineffective
Kansas has forked over millions in tax breaks since 2009, but new research says it has been ineffective at accomplishing its main goal: Creating new jobs.
Kansas not good on spending visibility
The results are in, and the news isn’t good: Kansas continues to plummet in state spending transparency rankings, and it barely squeaked by with a grade of D-minus, according to a report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
Could lower open records fees threaten Kansans’ safety?
Opponents of a bill targeted at reducing the cost of acquiring public documents say it will eliminate a necessary revenue stream for many Kansas government entities.
Kansas school finance lawsuit reaction
News coverage and reaction to the Kansas school finance lawsuit Luke Gannon, et al v. State of Kansas.
Kansas legislative documents
As the Kansas Legislature begins its 2014 session today, citizens who want to keep track of the happenings have these resources available.
Kansas trails surrounding states in economic freedom
In a recent study of economic freedom in North America, Kansas ranked in the middle of the pack nationwide, but trails most surrounding states.
2013 year in review: Top 10 stories from the Sunflower State
It’s over, done, finalized, finito. With the final days and hours of 2013 ticking to a close, we figured it’s a good time for reflection on what the last 12 months have brought the Sunflower State.
Study: Kansas premiums to spike following Obamacare rollout
A new report from the Heritage Foundation says Obamacare premiums are significantly higher in Kansas compared to average rates before the rollout of the new health care law.
