Bob Weeks - Author at Voice For Liberty

Kansas gas storage regulation might not improve safety

Should Kansans be relieved that government regulation and inspection of underground natural gas storage may be resumed soon?

December 2, 2011

Wichita petition drive nears end

Wichita city leaders ought to take notice that citizens are so opposed to their actions that they will venture out in winter to gather signatures in opposition.

December 1, 2011

Crony capitalism and social engineering: The case against tax-increment financing

Far from being a boost to communities, tax increment financing (TIF) is harmful.

November 29, 2011

Kansas PEAK program: corporate welfare wrapped in obfuscation

Many economic development programs, such as the Kansas Promoting Employment Across Kansas (PEAK) program, are surrounded by confusion that hides the economic reality of the transactions.

November 28, 2011

Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday November 28, 2011

Today: FHA risk; Boeing in Wichita; Wichita City Council; Harm of public-sector unions; Rep. Hedke, author of new book, to speak; Myth of spending cuts.

November 28, 2011

Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Wednesday November 23, 2011

Today: Standing up for fundamental liberties; Private property saved the Pilgrims; Did Grover Norquist derail the Supercommittee; Drive-through petition signing; Job creation; Experts.

November 23, 2011

Bombardier Learjet should pay just a little

In a presentation made to economic development officials, aviation manufacturer Bombardier LearJet speaks with pride of its investment in Kansas. But for the present project before the Sedgwick County Commission today, it appears that the company is planning to make no investment at all.

November 23, 2011

Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Tuesday November 22, 2011

Today: Ghana junket; Kansas job recovery seen as slow; Village West defaults; Pachyderm speakers.

November 22, 2011

TIF and other subsidies harm Wichita

Everyone who cares about Wichita — the entire city, not just special interests — ought to be opposed to the continued use of tax increment financing (TIF) districts and other forms of subsidy that direct benefits to a small group at the expense of everyone else.