Category: Kansas state government
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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?
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Kansas coal plant public hearings
This week the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will hold public hearings on the expansion of the coal-fired steam electricity generating unit at Holcomb. This plant became controversial when KDHE Secretary Rod Bremby denied a permit on the basis of the plant’s carbon dioxide emissions. That was the first time a permit had been…
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Schodorf, Pottorff claim to have cut spending
Two Kansas Republicans — one running for re-election, the other for higher office, both claim to have led the way in cutting the Kansas state budget. These claims, however, are at odds with the facts and both candidates’ records.