Author: Bob Weeks
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Wichitans taxed into a lower standard of living
To the extent that rebates fund the replacement of fully-functional toilets, civilization takes a step backwards, thanks to the Wichita City Council.
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Wichita personal income growth benchmark
Visioneering Wichita uses per capita income growth as a benchmark of economic progress.
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Ashby, Howell recap legislature
On the Joseph Ashby Show, the host and Kansas State Representative Jim Howell review the 2013 session of the Kansas Legislature.
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Wichita begins rebates and regulation
Instead of relying on market forces, Wichita imposes a new tax and prepares a new regulatory regime.
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Wichita water, a few thoughts
As Wichita grapples with water issues, it’s important that the city realize that abundance is better than austerity and punishment.
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AFP-Kansas statement on 2013 legislative session
Americans for Prosperity-Kansas remarks on the completion of the 2013 session of the Kansas Legislature.
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Spending and taxing in the states
How does Kansas state government spending compare to other states?
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Wichita job growth and Visioneering peers
Wichita has set ambitious goals in job growth, but it doesn’t seem that the Visioneering program has produced results. But apparently Wichita government officials are satisfied.
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Where’s the Kansas rubber-stamp?
Does anyone remember all the talk about the Brownback “rubber-stamp” legislature?
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Kansas Senate and staggered terms
Would staggered terms in the Kansas Senate make a difference? Let’s flip the coin.
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Kansas looks better in Rich States, Poor States report
A new edition of Rich States, Poor States signals a brighter future for Kansas.
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In Kansas, it’s more important to be right than quick
It’s more important to finish the legislative session with policies that will work to the benefit of Kansas rather than to finish on any particular day.