Category: Kansas state government
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Kansas reasonable: We’re number 47 (and 48)
The “Kansas reasonable” approach to governing has lead to poor economic growth and high tax costs.
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In Kansas, political signs are okay, despite covenants
In Kansas, political signs are okay, despite covenants
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Kansas private sector jobs lag government jobs
The “reasonable” approach to Kansas government has lead to government jobs growing at the expense of private sector jobs.
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Kansas reasonable: The legacy
What is the record of those who promote a reasonable, balanced, and responsible approach to Kansas government?
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Coalition Grades Kansas Legislators’ Support of Economic Freedom
A new scorecard released today takes a broad look at voting records and establishes how supportive Kansas state legislators were of economic freedom, limited government and individual liberty in the 2012 legislative session.
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Looking for Senator Reasonable
Where are reasonable Kansas Senate leaders, asks Alan Cobb of Americans for Prosperity Foundation.
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Kansas legislative summary documents available
Kansas Legislative Research Department has completed its summaries of the 2012 session of the Kansas Legislature.
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In Kansas, there are ways to reduce the cost of government
Kansas has overlooked ways to improve the operations and efficiency of state government.
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Reducing Kansas taxes and government footprint
Across Kansas editorial writers and candidates for state offices are harshly criticizing the new tax policy passed this year. But we’ve been in the doldrums in Kansas, and reducing taxes is a good first step on the road to recovery for many reasons.
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In Kansas, redistricting went well, after all
The Kansas political class is upset because a federal court drew new districts they way they should be drawn.
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School funding suitability in Kansas
As a Kansas court considers intervening in Kansas school finance, the importance of accurate and meaningful evidence on school funding should be the court’s top priority. Supporters of increased school funding rely on two studies that they claim supports more funding for schools. An analysis by Kansas Policy Institute is helpful in understanding why the…
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Kansas pension debate based on false premise?
As Kansas has struggled to find a solution to the underfunded Kansas Public Employee Retirement System, or KPERS, a possibly false argument has been used against the desirability of moving to a defined contribution pension system.