Author: Bob Weeks
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Kansas personal income, first quarter 2018
Kansas personal income rose at the annual rate of 4.2 percent in the first quarter of 2018, compared to the previous quarter.
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Airport traffic statistics, 2017
Airport traffic data presented in an interactive visualization, updated through 2017.
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Kansas employment, May 2018
For May 2018, more jobs in Kansas, and a slightly higher labor force.
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Kansas teachers union compliance instructions released
If you’re running for office in Kansas and want the support of the teachers union, here are questions you’ll need to answer their way.
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From Pachyderm: Commission Candidates Hugh Nicks and Richard Ranzau
From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Sedgwick County Commission candidates Richard Ranzau and Hugh Nicks. These are Republicans vying for the District 4 nomination.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Kansas Representative Susan Humphries
Kansas Representative Susan Humphries, a Republican who represents district 99 (east Wichita and Andover), gives an update on Kansas legislative affairs.
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Sedgwick County jobs
Sedgwick County had fewer jobs in 2017 than in 2016.
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Wichita State University controversy continues
A full-page advertisement critical of the leadership of Wichita State University, from “Advocates for Integrity, Transparency and Accountability,” appearing in the Wichita Eagle, Sunday June 3, 2018.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Project Wichita
Project Wichita co-chairs join Bob Weeks to explain the goals and process of Project Wichita.
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Wichita unemployment rate falls
For April 2018, the unemployment rate in the Wichita metropolitan area fell, and the number of jobs grew.
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Wichita property tax still high on commercial property
An ongoing study reports that 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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Downtown Wichita business trends
There has been much public and private investment in Downtown Wichita. What has been the trend in business activity during this time?