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Wichita’s WaterWalk apartment deal
Read more: Wichita’s WaterWalk apartment dealWichita is ready to consider another giveaway to politically-connected interests at the expense of citizens and taxpayers.
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Intellectuals vs. the rest of us
Read more: Intellectuals vs. the rest of usWhy are so many opposed to private property and free exchange — capitalism, in other words — in favor of large-scale government interventionism? Lack of knowledge, or ignorance, is one answer, but there is another.
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Wichita water statistics update
Read more: Wichita water statistics updateThe Wichita ASR water project produced little water in July, continuing to fail to produce water at the projected rate or design capacity.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Rodger Woods of Americans for Prosperity-Kansas
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Rodger Woods of Americans for Prosperity-KansasAmericans for Prosperity is one of the largest grassroots political action groups. Its motto is “Economic Freedom in Action.” Rodger Woods, deputy state director for AFP-Kansas, joins me to explain AFP’s mission and goals, and some specific issues.
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Wichita Chamber speaks on county spending and taxes
Read more: Wichita Chamber speaks on county spending and taxesThe Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce urges spending over fiscally sound policies and tax restraint in Sedgwick County.
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Cost of restoring quality of life spending cuts in Sedgwick County: 43 deaths
Read more: Cost of restoring quality of life spending cuts in Sedgwick County: 43 deathsAn analysis of public health spending in Sedgwick County illuminates the consequences of public spending decisions. In particular, those calling for more spending on zoos and arts must consider the lives that could be saved by diverting this spending to public health, according to analysis from Kansas Health Institute.
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In Sedgwick County, a moral crusade
Read more: In Sedgwick County, a moral crusadeIn Sedgwick County the debate over the budget has the dimension of a moral crusade, except for one thing.
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In Wichita, an incomplete economic development analysis
Read more: In Wichita, an incomplete economic development analysisThe Wichita City Council will consider an economic development incentive based on an analysis that is nowhere near complete.
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Kansas school funding growing faster than inflation
Read more: Kansas school funding growing faster than inflationKansas school funding has been growing much faster inflation and enrollment, but for some, it will never be enough, and they will continue to use taxpayer money to press their monetary demands, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: The Sedgwick County budget and more episodes of “Love Gov”
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: The Sedgwick County budget and more episodes of “Love Gov”In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: As Sedgwick County proposes small spending cuts, those who benefit are vocal in their displeasure. Then, two more episodes from “Love Gov” covering health care and the housing market.
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In Sedgwick County, expectation of government entitlements
Read more: In Sedgwick County, expectation of government entitlementsIn Sedgwick County, we see that once companies are accustomed to government entitlements, any reduction is met with resistance.
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Federal rules serve as ‘worms’ buried in promises of ‘free money’
Read more: Federal rules serve as ‘worms’ buried in promises of ‘free money’An often unappreciated mechanism throughout the Kansas budget severely limits the ability of legislators and governors to adapt to changing state priorities. A new paper from Kansas Policy Institute explains.