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WichitaLiberty.TV: Congressman Mike Pompeo
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Congressman Mike PompeoCongressman Mike Pompeo talks about the Middle East, politics in Washington, and domestic issues.
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Kansas at-risk school funding report released
Read more: Kansas at-risk school funding report releasedThe Kansas at-risk program, which spent $3.6 billion over the past 23 years, failed its mission to improve the performance of the very students it was designed to serve, finds Kansas Policy Institute.
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Congressman Mike Pompeo update
Read more: Congressman Mike Pompeo updateCongressman Mike Pompeo, fourth district of Kansas, offered his perspective on recent happenings in Europe, the Middle East and Washington, D.C.
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Kansas cities force tax breaks on others
Read more: Kansas cities force tax breaks on othersWhen 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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Historic preservation tax credits, or developer welfare?
Read more: Historic preservation tax credits, or developer welfare?A Wichita developer seeks to have taxpayers fund a large portion of his development costs, using a wasteful government program of dubious value.
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For Wichita’s mayor, too many public hearings
Read more: For Wichita’s mayor, too many public hearingsIs the Wichita city council burdened with too many public hearings? Wichita’s mayor seems to think so.
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Wichita water optimization contract award should be reconsidered
Read more: Wichita water optimization contract award should be reconsideredSeeking an objective analysis of water and sewer utilities, Wichita considers a firm that has obstacles to objectivity.
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Wichita to consider three tax abatements
Read more: Wichita to consider three tax abatementsWhen considering whether to grant three property tax abatements, the Wichita city council is unlikely to ask this question: Why can’t these companies expand if they have to pay the same taxes everyone else pays?
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Campaign contribution changes in Wichita
Read more: Campaign contribution changes in WichitaA change to Wichita city election law is likely to have little practical effect.
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Raises for Wichita mayor, council proposed
Read more: Raises for Wichita mayor, council proposedThe Wichita City Council will consider pay raises for the mayor and council members.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Jonathan Williams of American Legislative Exchange Council
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Jonathan Williams of American Legislative Exchange CouncilJonathan Williams of American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) explains the goals of ALEC, changes to Kansas tax policy and the results, and the effects of state taxes on charitable giving.
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Kansas school employees by type
Read more: Kansas school employees by typeAn interactive visualization of trends in Kansas school employment.