Author: Bob Weeks
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Wichita water plant contract
Wichita should consider discarding the water plant contract in order to salvage its reputation and respect for process.
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Wichita jobs and employment, October 2019
For the Wichita metropolitan area in October 2019, the labor force is up, the number of unemployed persons is down, the unemployment rate is down, and the number of people working is up when compared to the same month one year ago. Seasonal data shows small increases in labor force and jobs from September.
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Kansas jobs, October 2019
Employment fell and the labor force rose, both by small amounts, in Kansas in October 2019 compared to the prior month. Kansas continues to perform well in year-over-year growth when compared to the nation.
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The Wichita baseball team’s name
Is the name of the new Wichita baseball team important? Yes, as it provides insight.
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Net neutrality, regulation, and the internet
Dr. Theodore Bolema spoke at the Wichita Pachyderm Club on the topics of net neutrality and regulation of the internet.
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Sedgwick County talent attraction
In an index ranking counties in talent attraction, Sedgwick County has not performed well.
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Wichita consent agenda reform proposed
The Wichita city council will consider reforms to the consent agenda.
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Wichita personal income grows
Wichita personal income grew at a faster rate in 2018.
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Federal budget summary for 2019
Federal revenues for 2019 were up, but spending increased by a larger amount, resulting in a higher deficit.
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City comeback bingo
Wichita has amenities that are promoted as creating an uncommonly superior quality of life here, but many are commonplace across the country.

