Author: Bob Weeks
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WichitaLiberty.TV: The caucus and the presidency, Wichita prepares a new regulatory regime
Looking back at the Kansas presidential caucus and should it matter who becomes president. A new regulatory regime in Wichita probably won’t help its stated purpose, but will be harmful. Then, more about regulation.
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Spending in the states, per capita
An interactive visualization of per-capita spending in the states, by fund.
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In Kansas, teachers unions should stand for retention
A bill requiring teachers union to stand for retention elections each year would be good for teachers, students, and taxpayers.
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Wichita Pachyderm Club Guide to Kansas Presidential Caucus
On March 4, 2016 the Wichita Pachyderm Club featured representatives of Republican presidential campaigns.
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Energy subsidies for electricity production
To compare federal subsidies for the production of electricity, we must consider subsidy values in proportion to the amount of electricity generated, because the magnitude is vastly different.
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Kansas should adopt food sales tax amendment
A proposed constitutional amendment would reduce, then eliminate, the sales tax on food in Kansas.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Super Tuesday wrap up
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: Radio show hosts Joseph Ashby and Andy Hooser join Bob Weeks to discuss Super Tuesday results and the contests going forward. Episode 112, broadcast March 6, 2016.
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Sedgwick County economic development incentives status report for 2015
Sedgwick County has released its annual report on the performance and status of economic development incentives for 2015.
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Docking survey produces misleading sentiment on Kansas school funding
A Kansas policy institution asks Kansans whether they support more school funding. But surveys in Kansas and nationwide have found that citizens are woefully uninformed on the level of school spending, usually guessing far below the actual level.
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Wichita: A conversation for a positive community and city agenda
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton held a discussion titled “What are Wichita’s Strengths and Weaknesses: A Conversation for a Positive Community and City Agenda.”
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Should the U.S. implement austerity measures?
Should the U.S. implement austerity measures due to the size of the national debt?
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Wichita economic development items this week
Two economic development items on tap in Wichita this week illustrate failures or shortcomings of the regime.