Author: Bob Weeks
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Wichita jobs and employment, August 2020
For the Wichita metropolitan area in August 2020, the number of unemployed persons is up, the unemployment rate is up, and the number of people working is down, all by large amounts, when compared to the same month one year ago. The recent trend, however, is positive, although Wichita is recovering slower than the nation.
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Metropolitan area employment, August 2020
Data released today shows the effects of the response to the pandemic in the metropolitan areas for August 2020. This is an interactive visualization.
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During the Trump administration, the economy grew
The United States economy has grown since Donald J. Trump became president, until the pandemic. How does the growth compare with the previous administration?
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The Trump record on job creation
The United States economy has created many jobs since Donald J. Trump became president. How does the record compare with the previous administration and others?
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Century II appeal filed
A group opposing any future plan to raze Century II or the former central library building has filed an appeal of the decision in their lawsuit.
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In Kansas, explanations for tax collections may vary
Kansas officials have explanations for low tax collections, but don’t mention the same contributing factor when touting high collections.
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Deficit shrank in August, but …
The top takeaway of the Congressional Budget Office Monthly Budget Review for August 2020 is that the deficit for the month is smaller than last August. But there are details.
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Newsletter for September 20, 2020
Here is your fresh edition of the newsletter from Voice For Liberty. This edition is dated September 20, 2020.
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Kansas school spending, through 2020
Charts of Kansas school spending presented in different forms.
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Updated: Effects of pandemic on employment in states
The effects of the response to the pandemic vary widely among the states, but federal government employment has been little affected.
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Kansas jobs, August 2020
The employment situation in Kansas rose continued to improve in August 2020 as the response to the pandemic continued to affect the economy.
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Partisan Conflict Index
Have you suspected that the country has become more partisan? An index supports that.