Category: Kansas state government
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In Kansas, straight-ticket voting could leave some issues unvoted
There are several issues involved with straight-party voting. Kansas shouldn’t adopt this practice. But on the other hand, why not?
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Unemployment insurance for school bus drivers
Should a Kansas state insurance program be expanded to cover entirely predictable events?
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Property tax for state universities proposed to increase four-fold
A bill introduced in the Kansas Legislature would hike the property tax going to state universities by a factor of four.
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In Kansas, PEAK has a leak
A Kansas economic development incentive program is pitched as being self-funded, but is probably a drain on the state treasure nonetheless.
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Kansas minimum wage hike would harm the most vulnerable workers
A bill to raise the minimum wage in Kansas will harm the most vulnerable workers, and make it more difficult for low-skill workers to get started in the labor market.
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Hate crimes should not be enhanced in Kansas
A bill in Kansas proposes to toughen penalties for hate crimes, thereby judging people on their thoughts and beliefs rather on their actions.
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Kansas is not an entrepreneurial state
The performance of Kansas in entrepreneurial activity is not high, compared to other states.
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Balancing the Kansas budget
Dave Trabert of the Kansas Policy Institute, spoke on the topic “Debunking False Claims about Kansas Budget and Economy.”
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Government employment and payroll in Kansas
The United States Census Bureau collects employment data from governmental units.
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Kansas cities should not unilaterally grant tax breaks
When Kansas cities grant economic development incentives, they may also unilaterally take action that affects overlapping jurisdictions such as counties, school districts, and the state itself. The legislature should end this.
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In Kansas, voters want government to concentrate on efficiency and core services before asking for taxes
A survey of Kansas voters finds that Kansas believe government is not operating efficiently. The also believe government should pursue efficiency savings, focus on core functions, and spend unnecessary cash reserves before cutting services or raising taxes.
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Kansas property tax data, the interactive visualization
Here is an interactive visualization that holds property tax data for Kansas counties from 1997 to 2013.