Author: Bob Weeks
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The Kansas economy and agriculture
There’s no need for Kansas state government to exaggerate the value of agriculture to the Kansas economy.
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Wichita Business Journal reporting misses the point
Reporting by the Wichita Business Journal regarding economic development incentives in Wichita makes a big mistake in overlooking where the real money is.
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A Republican dark horse?
Wondering if “the GOP isn’t on course to nominating their very own [Michael] Dukakis?” the Weekly Standard suggests a few possibilities, including Kansas’ Mike Pompeo: Who could such a mysterious dark horse be? Well, it’s not as if every well-qualified contender is already on the field. Mitch Daniels was probably the most successful Republican governor…
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Debate expert Rodney Wren and the presidential debates
Debate and communications coach and expert Rodney Wren explains the recent presidential debate. What should viewers look for as they watch?
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Kansas schools ask to fund extraordinary needs
Asking taxpayer-funded entities whether they are operating efficiently is a perfectly legitimate question that, frankly, should be the starting point of every budget discussion. That some find it offensive is indication that the issue should be much more aggressively pursued across government, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Kansas Budget Director Shawn Sullivan
Kansas State Budget Director Shawn Sullivan spoke at the Wichita Pachyderm Club on August 21, 2015.
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Kansas school standards found lower than in most states
A second study finds that Kansas uses low standards for evaluating the performance of students in its public schools.
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Wichita property tax delinquency problem not solved
Despite a government tax giveaway program, problems with delinquent special assessment taxes in Wichita have become worse.
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Wichita’s WaterWalk apartment deal
Wichita is ready to consider another giveaway to politically-connected interests at the expense of citizens and taxpayers.
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Intellectuals vs. the rest of us
Why are so many opposed to private property and free exchange — capitalism, in other words — in favor of large-scale government interventionism? Lack of knowledge, or ignorance, is one answer, but there is another.
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Wichita water statistics update
The Wichita ASR water project produced little water in July, continuing to fail to produce water at the projected rate or design capacity.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Rodger Woods of Americans for Prosperity-Kansas
Americans for Prosperity is one of the largest grassroots political action groups. Its motto is “Economic Freedom in Action.” Rodger Woods, deputy state director for AFP-Kansas, joins me to explain AFP’s mission and goals, and some specific issues.