Author: Bob Weeks
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Wichita to impose burdensome occupational requirements
The proposed massage therapist regulations in Wichita are likely to be ineffective, but will limit economic opportunity and harm consumers.
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Brookings Metro Monitor and Wichita
A research project by The Brookings Institution illustrates the poor performance of the Wichita-area economy.
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Small and weak government?
Do corporations prefer the marketplace or a large and powerful government?
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Heritage Foundation’s Bryan Riley on free trade
Foreign trade is an important issue in this year’s presidential campaign. Heritage Foundation economist and Senior Policy Analyst Bryan Riley explains concepts that voters can use in making an informed decision.
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Kansas highway spending
An op-ed by an advocate for more highway spending in Kansas needs context and correction.
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Inspector General evaluates Obamacare website
The HHS Inspector General has released an evaluation of the Obamacare website HealthCare.gov, shedding light on the performance of former Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius.
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Wichita teacher salaries compared
If Wichita public school teachers seem to be unhappy with their pay, there’s a reason why.
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Massage business regulations likely to be ineffective, but will be onerous
The Wichita City Council is likely to create a new regulatory regime for massage businesses in response to a problem that is already addressed by strict laws.
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Machinists Union has been bad for Wichita
The Machinists Union hasn’t been very good for Wichita.
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If you can’t get a cop in Wichita
If you can’t get a cop in Wichita, it could be that the officers are busy protecting the city from the illegal playing of poker.
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Was Jesus a socialist, according to Crowson
If you’ve ever wondered when is the time to start ignoring Wichita Eagle editorial cartoonist Richard Crowson, perhaps the time is now.
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Kansas school salaries
Kansas school salaries for superintendents, principals, and teachers presented in an interactive visualization for each district.