Category: Kansas state government
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In Kansas, prosperity is achievable — if we’re willing to change
Kansas needs to reduce its state and local tax burden in order to grow the private sector, says Dave Trabert of the Kansas Policy Institute.
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In Kansas, everything is okay — not
A few weeks ago, noted KU political science professor and nice guy, Burdett Loomis, commented that everything is fine here in Kansas, so why would anyone want to lower taxes or change anything?
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Kansas Governor Parkinson says “thank you”
Outgoing Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson has released a list of his favorite achievements, almost all of which decreased economic freedom and business vitality in Kansas.
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Kansas sales tax exemptions mischaracterized in Kansas City Star
A recent editorial in one of Kansas’ leading newspapers may lead readers to believe that eliminating sales tax exemptions holds the key to solving the state’s budget problems. But following the advice of the editorial would place Kansas at a severe disadvantage to other states in manufacturing.
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Hawker Beechcraft deal not proud moment for Kansas
The deal to retain Hawker Beechcraft in Kansas means that reform in that state’s economic development policies is not likely.
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Kansas economic growth policy should embrace dynamism
A dynamic market where many new business startups attempt to succeed and thrive while letting old, unproductive firms die is what contributes to productivity and economic growth. But most economic development policies, including those of Kansas and Wichita, do not encourage this dynamism, and in fact, work against it.
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Kansas economic expert to speak in Wichita
This week Dr. Art Hall will appear twice in Wichita. Hall is the Director of the Center for Applied Economics at the Kansas University School of Business. Hall has performed extensive research on the Kansas economy, and has produced a number of reports that have generated controversy, largely for their blunt assessment of the situation…
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Brownback appointments a mixed bag
Incoming Kansas governor Sam Brownback has made some appointments to his economic team. Two of the appointments illustrate why Kansans need to maintain a cautious watch on Brownback as he takes over the governor’s office. A third gives us hope that the Kansas budget can be fully understood and managed.
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KansasOpenGov.org provides state data to citizens
KansasOpenGov.org provides an easy-to-access repository of data about Kansas state and local governments, giving citizens the data they need to hold officials accountable.
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Kansas budget examined
Kansas tax revenue is increasing, but significant budgetary challenges remain to be solved as the legislature prepares to begin its session.
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Kansas election was about taxes, spending
Winning candidates in the recent Kansas elections had the winning message of reducing spending and taxes, writes Derrick Sontag of Americans for Prosperity.
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Kansas House of Representatives, a bloodbath for Democrats
Before yesterday’s election, conservatives in Kansas hopefully thought it might be possible to gain a working majority in the Kansas House of Representatives. The surprising result was a conservative wave larger than any election observer could have foreseen.