Author: Bob Weeks
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Renewables portfolio standard bad for Kansas economy, people
A report submitted to the Kansas Legislature claims the Kansas economy benefits from the state’s Renewables Portfolio Standard, but an economist presented testimony rebutting the key points in the report.
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‘Ten Thousand Commandments’ for 2014 released
Ten Thousand Commandments is the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s annual survey of the federal regulatory state. Authored by CEI Vice President for Policy Clyde Wayne Crews, it shines a light on the large, growing, and hidden costs of America’s regulatory state.
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Meet ALICE. Who knew?
Progressives criticize “bill mills,” but the movement has its own.
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Kansas school spending, contrary to Paul Davis
Claims about school spending made by a Kansas Democratic Party leader don’t quite align with facts.
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What is the cost to visit the Wichita Art Museum?
The normal adult admission to the Wichita Art Museum is $7.00, but that isn’t anywhere near the cost of each visit.
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Maine economic development incentive programs questioned
The State of Maine has examined its economic development incentive programs and found them to be a bad deal for taxpayers.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Mike Pompeo on Russia, economic development incentives, and House of Cards
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: United States Representative Mike Pompeo talks about Eastern Europe and Russia, economic development and incentives, and the Netflix television series House of Cards.
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Wichita economic development incentives: Do they help?
The Wichita City Council regularly awards economic development incentives. Are these incentives helpful, or not?
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Kansas advanced biofuels plant subject of New York Times story
There is an old joke in the energy business that advanced biofuels are the fuel of the future, and always will be.
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Franklin Roosevelt, contributor to modern nanny state
President Franklin Roosevelt proposed an expansive set of rights, many of which have become law and policy.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Term limits, initiative, and referendum
A candidate challenging a long-time incumbent for United States Senator from Kansas provides the opportunity to explore the need for term limits, and the related concepts of initiative and referendum.