Author: Bob Weeks
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Joseph Ashby on Kansas judges, schools, and the president
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: Radio Show Host Joseph Ashby joins host Bob Weeks to talk about Kansas judges, Kansas schools, and presidential politics.
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GetTheFactsKansas launched
From Kansas Policy Institute and the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, a new website with facts about the Kansas budget, economy, and schools.
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Cost per visitor to Wichita cultural attractions
Wichitans might be surprised to learn the cost of cultural attractions.
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Bizarre and troubling Wichita city council meetings
Inside jokes or a public shaming: Either way, it isn’t good.
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CID and other incentives approved in downtown Wichita
The Wichita City Council approves economic development incentives, but citizens should not be proud of the discussion and deliberation.
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Wichita has no city sales tax, except for these
There is no Wichita city retail sales tax, but the city collects tax revenue from citizens when they buy utilities, just like a sales tax.
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Kansas construction employment
Tip to the Wichita Eagle editorial board: When a lobbying group feeds you statistics, try to learn what they really mean.
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School spending in the states
School spending in the states, presented in an interactive visualization.
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From Pachyderm: Radio Host Joseph Ashby
From the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: Radio Host Joseph Ashby, host of The Joseph Ashby Show. His talk focused on the administration of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback.
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Intrust Bank Arena loss for 2015 is $4.1 million
The depreciation expense of Intrust Bank Arena in downtown Wichita recognizes and accounts for the sacrifices of the people of Sedgwick County and its visitors to pay for the arena.
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School staffing and students
Trends for the nation and each state in teachers, administrators, and students, presented in an interactive visualization.
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From Pachyderm: Westar Energy
A presentation from Westar Energy titled “An overview of Westar Energy — Solar, Conservation, Community.”