Author: Bob Weeks
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Wichita voters’ opinion of city spending
As Wichita voters prepare to decide on the proposed one cent per dollar sales tax, a recent survey found that few voters believe the city spends efficiently.
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While Wichita asks for new taxes, it continues to spend and borrow
The City of Wichita says it doesn’t have enough revenue for things like street maintenance and transit, but continues to borrow for spending on new projects.
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Moving Wichitans in the Future: Paving and Transit Via Sales Tax?
From Kansas Policy Institute, the third and final free conference examining issues related to the proposed one cent per dollar Wichita sales tax.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Author and philosopher Andrew Bernstein
Andrew Bernstein is a proponent of Ayn Rand’s Objectivism, an author, and a professor of philosophy. We talk about capitalism and other subjects.
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Water options for Wichita
There are solutions to the Wichita water shortage (to the extent it exists) that originate outside city hall.
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Where is Duane Goossen, former Kansas budget director?
Kansans are being inundated with the false choice of tax increases or service reductions, all for political gain, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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A simple step towards government transparency in Wichita
Kansas law requires publication of certain notices in newspapers, but cities like Wichita could also make them available in other ways that are easier to use.
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Kansas school fund balances
Kansas school fund balances declined this year, but fund balances are still large.
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Questions ‘Yes Wichita’ doesn’t want asked or answered
“Yes Wichita” is a group that wants you to vote “Yes” on the proposed Wichita sales tax. But this group will not answer questions. Instead they delete the inconvenient questions.
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Union Station development drains taxes from important needs
The diversion of future property tax revenues away from local governmental treasuries should concern every taxpaying citizen when one considers the many needs for these funds, says John Todd.
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How much Wichita sales tax is paid by visitors?
Part of the sales pitch for the proposed Wichita sales tax is that part is paid by visitors. But there are big differences in opinion as to how much.
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Again, Wichita policies are fluid
Wichita city hall promises policies that are clear, predictable and transparent, except when they’re not.