Author: Bob Weeks
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USA vs. You: The problem of overcriminalization
Overcriminalization is a threat to the liberty of Americans. A new booklet from Heritage Foundation explains.
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Visioneering asks for money. Let’s ask these questions.
When Visioneering Wichita asks the Sedgwick County Commission for funds this week, commissioners may want to ask a few questions about how well the Wichita-area economy has performed, compared to the peers that Visioneering has selected
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Part of Kansas tax law has something for everyone
The just-signed Kansas tax bill contains a future provision that, based on recent research, may satisfy everyone.
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Kansas university spending and funding
In response to a small decrease in Kansas university funding in next year’s budget, there’s been a bit of overreaction
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Kansas has lowered its school standards
At a time when Kansas was spending more on schools due to an order from the Kansas Supreme Court, the state lowered its standards for schools.
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I’m concerned about Google
As someone who uses and relies on many Google products, I’m concerned.
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Kansas school standards and other states
Do those who call for more Kansas school spending defend the standards Kansas applies to these schools?
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Kansas taxes, the debate
Kansans are not being helped by their stable of newspaper editorial boards.
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Kansas tax changes
What are the changes to Kansas tax law that have been passed by the legislature and await the governor’s signature?
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How did Wichita water situation develop?
It’s vitally important that Wichita develop a plan for an abundant water supply. At the same time, we ought to be asking, as does Johnny Stevens, how this problem developed.
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An IRS political timeline
President Obama’s attacks on Americans for Prosperity and other conservative groups in 2010 need to be reconsidered in light of recent revelations surrounding the Internal Revenue Service.
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Derby forms a TIF district
The city of Derby, Kansas has formed a tax increment financing (TIF) district. TIF is a method of diverting the normal flow of property tax revenue so that it benefits private interests rather than the public treasury.