Author: Bob Weeks
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Wichita officials complain of lack of cash for incentives
Wichita has stepped up with cash for incentives when needed, contrary to complaints of economic development officials.
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The lights are off, and then they’re off
A problem with wasteful spending in downtown Wichita is gradually curing itself, creating another problem in its place.
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Republican candidates for Wichita mayor
On February 19, 2015, the Sedgwick County Republican Party held a forum for Republican candidates for Wichita mayor.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Mayor Carl Brewer’s State of the City address, and the Libertarian Mind
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: We’ll take a look at a few things Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer told the city in his recent State of the City Address. Then a look at topics from a new book titled “The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom.”
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Wichita mayoral candidate forum
On February 17, 2015, Coalition for a Better Wichita sponsored a forum for the ten candidates running for Wichita mayor
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Sin taxes, and what the Kansas Legislature doesn’t want you to know
Sin taxes, and what the Kansas Legislature doesn’t want you to know.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Transportation issues in Wichita
In this excerpt from WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita’s legislative agenda concerning transportation issues is unsound.
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Lavonta Williams on the Wichita City Council
A timeline of events from the tenure of Lavonta Williams on the Wichita City Council.
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Jeff Longwell on the Wichita City Council
A timeline of events from the tenure of Jeff Longwell on the Wichita City Council.
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STAR bonds in Kansas
The Kansas STAR bonds program provides a mechanism for spending by autopilot, without specific appropriation by the legislature.
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Industrial revenue bonds in Kansas
Industrial Revenue Bonds are a mechanism that Kansas cities and counties use to allow companies to avoid paying property and sales taxes.
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Community improvement districts in Kansas
In Kansas Community Improvement Districts, merchants charge additional sales tax for the benefit of the property owners, instead of the general public.