Month: July 2010
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In Kansas Legislature, a bad year for freedom and liberty
It was a bad year for economic freedom in the Kansas Legislature. There were the big votes that most people know of — the big-spending budget, the increase in the sales tax, and the statewide smoking ban — but the legislature passed — and the governor signed — many other laws that chip away at…
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Kansas Republican Assembly endorsements announced
The Kansas Republican Assembly has released its endorsements for federal and state offices. The list of endorsed candidates may be viewed here.
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Kansas first district forum lets voters meet candidates
A candidate forum in Liberal offered an opportunity for southwest Kansas voters to meet and hear from candidates for the Republican Party nomination for United States Congress from the first district of Kansas.
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Chappell, Kansas school board member, to address Pachyderms
This Friday’s meeting (July 9) of the Wichita Pachyderm Club will feature Kansas State Board of Education member Walt Chappell addressing members and guests. Chappell is an authority on Kansas school finance matters, and has from time to time butted heads with the Kansas education establishment.
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Holland/Kultala ticket endorsed by Kansas Governor Parkinson
At an event this afternoon in Wichita, bipartisanship and reaching across the aisle — plus some Sam Brownback bashing — was the theme as outgoing
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Tiahrt poll indicates closer Kansas Senate contest
A new poll shows Todd Tiahrt gaining ground on Jerry Moran in the contest for the Republican Party nomination for the United States Senate from Kansas.
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Kansas sales tax increase starts today
Today Kansans will face an added tax burden on retail purchases, as the statewide sales tax rate goes up by one cent per dollar. Touted by its backers like