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Soviet-style society seen as Wichita’s future
Read more: Soviet-style society seen as Wichita’s futureIf local governments don’t fund arts, we risk a Soviet-style existence. This line of thought is precisely backwards.
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Kansas state aid to schools is increasing
Read more: Kansas state aid to schools is increasingThe top school finance official in Kansas says that says that state aid for schools has risen for the current year.
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In Wichita, bad governmental behavior excused
Read more: In Wichita, bad governmental behavior excusedA Wichita newspaper op-ed is either ignorant of, or decides to forgive and excuse, bad behavior in Wichita government, particularly by then-mayoral candidate Jeff Longwell.
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In Kansas, a lost legislative opportunity
Read more: In Kansas, a lost legislative opportunityLeaders in the Kansas legislature and executive branch tell us the only way to balance the Kansas budget this year is by raising more revenue through taxation. That may be true, as reforming spending and budgeting takes time to accomplish. We had the time. But our legislature and executive branch squandered that opportunity. Now, they…
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Brownback derangement syndrome on display
Read more: Brownback derangement syndrome on displayA newspaper op-ed illustrates some of the muddled thinking of Kansas newspaper editorialists, not to mention Brownback derangement syndrome.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita economic development, Kansas schools and spending, minimum wage
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita economic development, Kansas schools and spending, minimum wageCan we reform economic development in Wichita to give us the growth we need? Kansas school test scores, school spending, and how the Wichita district spends your money. Then, who is helped by raising the minimum wage?
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Kansas school employees, the trend
Read more: Kansas school employees, the trendThe trend in Kansas public school employment and teacher/pupil ratios may surprise you, given the narrative presented by public schools.
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Wichita area job growth
Read more: Wichita area job growthPrivate sector job growth in the Wichita area is improving, but lags behind local government employment growth.
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Classical liberalism means liberty, individualism, and civil society
Read more: Classical liberalism means liberty, individualism, and civil societyNot to be confused with modern American liberalism or liberal Republicans, classical liberalism places highest value on liberty and the individual.
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Wichita property tax rates up again
Read more: Wichita property tax rates up againThe City of Wichita says that it hasn’t raised its mill levy in many years. Data shows the mill levy has risen, and its use has shifted from debt service to current consumption.
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Kansas and U.S. economic dashboard
Read more: Kansas and U.S. economic dashboardA collection of charts comparing aspects of Kansas and its economy to the United States.
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Wichita economic development, the need for reform
Read more: Wichita economic development, the need for reformAn incentives deal for a Wichita company illustrates a capacity problem and the need for reform.