Author: Bob Weeks
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Bowllagio property purchases seem overpriced
As part of a planned real estate development, taxpayers may be asked to pay property owners much more than the appraised values for the parcels.
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Wichita economic growth, in comparison
How does economic growth in Wichita compare to the state and nation?
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Economic development incentives questioned
When the New York Times is concerned about the cost of government spending programs, it’s a safe bet that things are really out of control. Its recent feature reports on economic development incentive programs that are costly and produce questionable benefits.
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Charles Koch profiled in Forbes
A profile of Charles and David Koch in Forbes seems fair and balanced, but there are a few issues.
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Huelskamp not deterred
At a time that conservatives are concerned with the direction Speaker John Boehner is taking in negotiations over the fiscal cliff, he gives conservatives another reason to worry.
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In Wichita, a quest for campaign finance reform
Actions of the Wichita City Council have shown that campaign finance reform is needed. Citizen groups are investigating how to accomplish this needed reform, since the council has not shown interest in reforming itself.
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Crown Heights residents not happy with city’s process
A proposed sports bar in an established Wichita neighborhood has some residents concerned, not only with the bar and its parking lot, but with procedures and transparency at Wichita City Hall.
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Kansas can improve its budget process
Kansas should improve its budgeting process.
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Eliminate mortgage interest deduction
The home mortgage interest deduction doesn’t accomplish much, and it should be eliminated.
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Tax increment financing district (TIF) resources
Resources on tax increment financing districts, or TIF.
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Flight options from Wichita decline, compared to nation
A program designed to bring low air fares to Wichita appears to meet that goal, but the unintended and inevitable consequences of the program are not being recognized.