Author: Bob Weeks
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Kansas continues to snub school choice reform that helps the most vulnerable schoolchildren
Charter schools benefit minority and poor children, yet Kansas does not leverage their benefits, despite having a pressing need to boost the prospects of these children.
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Wichita doesn’t have this
A small Kansas city provides an example of what Wichita should do.
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Kansas school salaries
Kansas school salaries for superintendents, principals, and teachers presented in an interactive visualization for each district, updated for 2016 data.
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‘Trump, Trump, Trump’ … oops!
An event in Wichita that made national headlines has so far turned out to be not the story news media enthusiastically promoted.
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Economic indicators in the states
During this century the Kansas economy has not kept up with the national economy and most neighboring states.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Radio talk show host Andy Hooser
Andy Hooser of KQAM’s The Voice of Reason joins Bob Weeks to discuss presidential and Kansas politics.
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What else can Wichita do for downtown companies?
With all Wichita has done, it may not be enough.
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In Wichita, revealing discussion of property rights
Reaction to the veto of a bill in Kansas reveals the instincts of many government officials, which is to grab more power whenever possible.
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Wichita City Council speaks on blight
Wichita City Council members speak in opposition to Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s veto of Senate Bill 338, which would have given cities additional power to take property.
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Rich States, Poor States, 2106 edition
In Rich States, Poor States, Kansas continues with middle-of-the-pack performance, and fell sharply in the forward-looking forecast.
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Governor Brownback steps up for property rights
Senate Bill 338 opens the door for serious abuse in Kansas. Governmental authority to take property from one private citizen and give it to another private citizen should be limited, but this bill would have the effect of expanding such authority without adequate safeguards, wrote Kansas Governor Sam Brownback in his veto message.
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‘Islamophobia’ Is Still Not the Problem: In Kansas, Another Case Study
In the battle against radical Islam, pro-American Muslims who seek peace stand firmly against Hamas, a terrorist organization, material support of which is a felony under American law. It should not be hard to correct any misimpression caused by the Taleb invitation. ISW just needs to stand unequivocally against Hamas, joining Representative Pompeo and scores…