Author: Bob Weeks
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In Wichita, running government like a business
In Wichita and Sedgwick County, can we run government like a business? Should we even try? Do our leaders think there is a difference?
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Economic development in Wichita: Looking beyond the immediate
Decisions on economic development initiatives in Wichita are made based on “stage one” thinking, failing to look beyond what is immediate and obvious.
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The odd ethics of Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer
The Wichita city council should repeal a law that the council doesn’t follow.
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Research on economic development incentives
As Wichita considers how to grow its economy, its reliance on targeted economic development incentives should be guided by research, not the grandstanding of politicians and bureaucrats.
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Corporate income tax rates in U.S. do not help our economy
Over the past two decades most large industrial countries have reduced their corporate income tax rates. Two countries, however, stand out from this trend: France and The United States.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: The need for reform at Wichita City Hall
An episode this week at the Wichita city council meeting highlights the need for campaign finance reform in Wichita. We’ll examine a few incidents and see if there’s a way we can reform Wichita city government so that it is capitalism friendly instead of crony friendly.
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Campaign contribution stacking in Wichita
Those seeking favors from Wichita City Hall use campaign contribution stacking to bypass contribution limits. This has paid off handsomely for them, and has harmed everyone else.
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Balancing the Kansas budget
Dave Trabert of the Kansas Policy Institute, spoke on the topic “Debunking False Claims about Kansas Budget and Economy.”
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In Wichita, not much notice of a public hearing
The City of Wichita gives little notice regarding a public hearing, which does not contribute to an open and transparent government that welcomes citizen involvement.
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Wichita seeks to correct an oversight, finally
A request to modify an agreement with the City of Wichita raises the question of why, finally, is the city dealing with an apparent oversight?
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This week, Wichita has a chance to increase government transparency
The Wichita City Council can decide to disclose how taxpayer money is spent, or let it remain being spent in secret.
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In Wichita, the need for campaign finance reform
Actions of the Wichita City Council have shown that campaign finance reform is needed. Citizen groups are investigating how to accomplish this needed reform, since the council has not shown interest in reforming itself.