Category: Kansas state government
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Kansas business climate: not good
On this week’s episode of the KAKE Television public affairs program “This Week in Kansas,” Kansas Policy Institute Dave Trabert told host Tim Brown that Kansas tax policy is creating a poor environment for business. “Kansas is becoming increasingly a difficult place to do business,” Trabert said.
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Kansas elected agency officeholders use websites as campaign billboards
Kansas state government agencies are headed by a mix of elected and appointed officials. After looking at the websites for agencies headed by elected officials, Kansans would be justified in asking if all are using their agency websites for campaign purposes.
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Kansas needs citizen-powered democracy
Following is an op-ed by Paul Jacob that recently appeared in the Wichita Eagle, although this is the version he sent to me. Jacob is president of Citizens in Charge Foundation, a national organization that promotes the rights of initiative and referendum. The citizens of Kansas enjoy neither of these.
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For Kansas Rep. Don Hineman, loyalty is a one-way street
For Republican Kansas Representative Don Hineman of Dighton, party loyalty is a street that runs in only one direction: towards himself.
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Kansas airports and their economic impact
Last week’s release by the Kansas Department of Transportation of a study of the economic impact of Kansas airports caused quite a stir, with newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times (at least its online version) carrying the Associated Press coverage.
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Brownback paves plan for Kansas education reform
Last week near Emporia Sam Brownback, surrounded by Kansas educators and legislators, laid out the start of his plan for improving Kansas education if he is elected governor.
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Kansas tax burdens getting heavier, studies show
While Kansas ranks in the middle of the states in total tax burden, the state’s take is getting larger, compared to other states.
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How does Kansas rank in economic freedom?
In measures of economic and personal freedom, Kansas ranks relatively well among the states, but lags behind some neighboring states. Recent actions by the Kansas legislature might drive its ranking down.
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Kansas Senate could see shift
The recent primary election in Kansas, combined with the results of the November general election, could alter the composition of the Kansas Senate, even no members are standing for election.
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Kansas judicial selection needs reform, says law professor
Selecting lawmakers is important, says Kansas University Law Professor Stephen J. Ware, and that’s why Kansans should care about the method of judicial selection in Kansas.
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Kansas primary legislative elections 2010
Here’s a look at the August 3, 2010 Kansas primary election contests that had the possibility of changing the character of the Kansas House of Representatives, and in one case, the Kansas Senate.
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Kansas county spending benchmarks
In Kansas, revenue flowing to the state has declined. How can our state cope with a loss in revenue?