Author: Bob Weeks
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Video: ‘Wealth of States’ presented in Wichita
Heritage Foundation Chief Economist Stephen Moore spoke to a luncheon gathering at the Wichita Pachyderm Club about his new book, “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of States.”
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For Wichita city hall, an educational opportunity
Will Wichita city officials and sales tax boosters attend an educational event produced by a leading Kansas public policy institute? It will be an opportunity for city officials to demonstrate their commitment to soliciting input from the community.
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Before spending on new infrastructure, Wichita voters should ask why so much deferred maintenance
As the City of Wichita asks for more tax money for infrastructure, Wichita voters need to be aware of the projected costs of the city’s deferred maintenance.
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Is Kansas a rural, agriculture state?
One of the most-often repeated themes heard during the Kansas Governor debate at the Kansas State Fair is that Kansas is a rural state, and that agriculture is vital to our state’s economy.
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For downtown Wichita, some progress in controlling waste
It was a cloudy day, and while the sidewalk bench lights were on, at least the tall street lights were off.
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Who does the proposed Wichita sales tax harm?
Analysis of household expenditure data shows that a proposed sales tax in Wichita affects low income families in greatest proportion, confirming the regressive nature of sales taxes.
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For Wichita’s Williams, $1.33 per month is too much
When Wichita city council member Lavonta Williams voted in favor of the Wichita sales tax ballot placement, did she understand that anyone who spends $133.00 per month on taxable purchases will see a $1.33 rise in their monthly sales tax expense?
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For Wichita sales tax, concern over conflicts of interest
Supporters of a proposed sales tax in Wichita promise there will be no conflicts of interest when making spending decisions. That would be a welcome departure from present city practice.
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Claims of future transparency of Wichita tax money spending
Claims by boosters of a proposed Wichita sales tax that the city will be transparent in how money is spent must be examined in light of the city’s attitude towards citizens’ right to know.
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What Boeing received from Wichita was better than cash
Supporters of the proposed Wichita sales tax contend that the millions in incentives Boeing received were not cash. That’s true — they were more valuable than cash.
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Assistance needed in obtaining records from a government agency
I am writing to ask your assistance in obtaining records from a government agency. Specifically, I asked Go Wichita Convention and Tourism Bureau for a copy of a contract the organization recently formed with an external entity.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Unknown stories of economic development, Uber, Fact-checking Yes Wichita
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita economic development, one more untold story. The arrival of Uber is a pivotal moment for Wichita. Fact-checking Yes Wichita on paved streets.