Month: August 2011
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Wednesday August 10, 2011
Today: Kansas House Appropriations Chair to speak; Sebelius responds to waivers inquiry; Brownback to Sebelius: No thanks; ‘Nullify Now’ tour in Kansas City; ‘Birth of Freedom’ screening.
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Criminal laws proliferate, at a cost to freedom
The proliferation of criminal laws and regulations with criminal penalties mean that the freedoms of Americans are increasingly at risk as prosecutors take advantage of expanded authority and reach of the federal justice system. Sometimes prosecutors don’t even need to show criminal intent in order to gain a conviction.
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Wichita should reject the fads Portland has followed
Urban planners say they can make our cities more livable, our downtowns more vibrant, and our traffic calmer. The problem is that urban planners do not understand how cities work, so all of their plans often turn out disastrously wrong.
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Wichita city council to decide between rule of law, or rule by situation
Tuesday’s Wichita City Council meeting will provide an opportunity for the mayor, council members, and city hall staff to let Wichitans know if our city is governed by the rule of law and proper respect for it, or if these values will be discarded for the convenience of one person and his business partners.
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Leading index for Kansas economy improves
An indicator of future economic growth in Kansas has improved, not only in comparison to past values, but also compared to the national value and values for surrounding states.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Friday August 5, 2011
Today: Jobs report; Sedgwick County budget; There are emergencies, and then there aren’t; Debt ceiling bill seen as feckless; Higher fuel standards mean higher death toll; Myths about markets; What are rights?
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Wichita’s letter of intent for Douglas Place LLC
The City of Wichita intends to issue a letter of intent, and then later on hold a public hearing concerning the items in the letter. This effectively makes the public hearing meaningless.
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Balanced budget amendment is needed
Despite claims made by opponents, we desperately need a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution.
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Kansas budget director on budget, fiscal reform
Steve Anderson, Kansas budget director, explains efforts to improve the Kansas budget.
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Sedgwick County budget: there are ways to save
There are many ways that Sedgwick County could save money, from eliminating unnecessary programs to starting to use outsourcing.