Voice For Liberty

Author: Bob Weeks

AFP responds to Obama attack

Attacks by President Barack Obama on Americans for Prosperity for its promotion of limited government and free markets are a signal that these principles are resonating with Americans.

August 24, 2010
Roberts endorses Mike Pompeo

This morning United States Senator Pat Roberts stopped by the Mike Pompeo campaign headquarters in east Wichita to endorse Pompeo in his campaign for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas.

August 24, 2010
Brownback paves plan for Kansas education reform

Last week near Emporia Sam Brownback, surrounded by Kansas educators and legislators, laid out the start of his plan for improving Kansas education if he is elected governor.

August 23, 2010
Kansas tax burdens getting heavier, studies show

While Kansas ranks in the middle of the states in total tax burden, the state’s take is getting larger, compared to other states.

August 23, 2010
More intervention for Wichita proposed

Tomorrow the Wichita City Council will consider accepting petitions for the formation of another Community Improvement District. In this case the applicant is the Broadview Hotel in downtown Wichita.

August 23, 2010
Wasteful government spending must stop

As part of its campaign against wasteful government spending, Americans for Prosperity Foundation has started a television advertising campaign and companion website to help Americans learn more about the harmful effects of the stimulus plan promoted by President Barack Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

August 22, 2010
Wichita economic forecast to be presented

This Friday (August 27) the Wichita Pachyderm Club will feature a presentation titled “Economic Forecast for the Wichita Area.” The presenter will be Debra Franklin, Regional Labor Force Analyst at the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University.

August 21, 2010
How does Kansas rank in economic freedom?

In measures of economic and personal freedom, Kansas ranks relatively well among the states, but lags behind some neighboring states. Recent actions by the Kansas legislature might drive its ranking down.

August 19, 2010
Goyle’s social security protection pledge is a tax increase pledge

Raj Goyle, candidate for Congress, has pledged to protect social security. He didn’t mention the tax increase that will be required to fulfill this pledge.

August 19, 2010
Federalism strikes back

Writing in the Washington Times, Kansas’ own Greg Schneider, a professor of history at Emporia State university and Kansas Policy Institute senior fellow, explains that respect for the tenth amendment and state sovereignty is good for the country. He also calls for a reaffirmation of federalism.

August 19, 2010
Kansas primary election recap to be Pachyderm topic

At this week’s meeting of the Wichita Pachyderm Club, the presentation will be “Reflections on the Primary Election.” This will be a panel discussion with panelists Ken Ciboski, WSU Political Science Professor; Phillip Journey, District Court Judge; and Terry Bruce, Kansas Senator from Hutchinson.

August 18, 2010
Wichita Eagle quality control could use improvement

When presented with evidence of errors in its stories, the Wichita Eagle, Kansas’ largest newspaper, is not being responsive in correcting its errors.

August 18, 2010