Author: Bob Weeks
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During Sunshine Week, here are a few things Wichita could do
The City of Wichita says it values open and transparent government, but the city lags far behind in providing information and records to citizens.
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In Kansas, the war on property rights
John Todd makes an appearance on The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser to talk about proposed legislation in Kansas that would be harmful to private property rights.
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Kansas tax receipts
Kansas tax receipts by category, presented in an interactive visualization.
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Lessons from Kansas tax reform
What can the rest of the nation learn from our experience in Kansas? Come to think of it, why haven’t we learned much?
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Kansas manufacturing and oil not recovering
While total employment in Kansas is growing, two industries are the exception.
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Kansas employment by industry
An interactive visualization of Kansas employment by industry.
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Wichita business property taxes still high
An ongoing study reveals that generally, property taxes on commercial and industrial property in Wichita are high. In particular, taxes on commercial property in Wichita are among the highest in the nation.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Kansas Director of Budget Shawn Sullivan
Kansas Director of Budget Shawn Sullivan joins Karl Peterjohn and Bob Weeks to explain issues related to the Kansas budget.
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Wichita student/teacher ratios
Despite years of purported budget cuts, the Wichita public school district has been able to improve or maintain student/teacher ratios.
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Wichita property tax rate: Level
The City of Wichita says it hasn’t raised its property tax mill levy in many years. For this year, the city is correct.
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From Pachyderm: Fire Chief Ron Blackwell
From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Wichita Fire Chief Ron Blackwell presented an overview of the Wichita fire department and the services it provides.
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Wrong direction for Wichita public schools
A letter in the Wichita Eagle illustrates harmful attitudes and beliefs of the public school establishment.