Author: Bob Weeks
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Year in review: 2012
Following is a selection of stories that appeared on Voice for Liberty in 2012. Was it a good or bad year for the causes of economic freedom, individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and civil society?
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In Wichita, failure to value open records and open government
On the KAKE Television public affairs program “This Week in Kansas” the failure of the Wichita City Council, especially council member Pete Meitzner, to recognize the value of open records and open government is discussed.
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Kansas budget solution overlooked
As Kansas prepares for a legislative session that must find ways to balance a budget in the face of declining revenues, not all solutions are being considered.
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GDP growth by state and region
Here is a visualization that shows the rate of growth of gross domestic product (GDP) by state, regions, and the entire country.
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Wichita, again, fails at open government
The Wichita City Council, when presented with an opportunity to increase the ability of citizens to observe the workings of the government they pay for, decided against the cause of open government, preferring to keep the spending of taxpayer money a secret.
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States that Spend Less, Tax Less — and Grow More
States with an income tax spent 42% more per resident in 2011 than the nine states without an income tax, write Dave Trabert and Todd Davidson of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Wichita could do better regarding open government, if it wants
Wichita, if it wanted to, could provide greater transparency and access to open government.
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O’Donnell critics should look inward first
Wichita’s mayor and city council need to examine their own errors of cronyism before lashing out at a member who made an inconsequential mistake.
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Wichita Campaign for Liberty meeting December 13, 2012
The live broadcast of the meeting is over, but you can still see it below. The topic was campaign finance reform in Wichita and Kansas. Visit the Wichita Campaign for Liberty Facebook page, too.
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Wind tax credit promotes expensive electricity
Conservative and free-market groups are asking Congress to oppose extending the Production Tax Credit for production of electricity from wind.
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Americans for Prosperity-Kansas applauds Sedgwick County Commission for rejecting public financing for Bowllagio
Americans for Prosperity-Kansas applauds Sedgwick County Commission for rejecting public financing for Bowllagio
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Wichita, Kansas, and national job growth
Wichita, Kansas, and national job growth.