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Kansas Center for Economic Growth: Short on facts again
Read more: Kansas Center for Economic Growth: Short on facts againThe Kansas Center for Economic Growth’s latest scare tactic on education funding is filled with demonstrably inaccurate data which they use to make false claims about tax reform and the efficacy of education spending, writes David Dorsey of Kansas Policy Institute.
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For Wichita’s Longwell, flipping in the face of an election
Read more: For Wichita’s Longwell, flipping in the face of an electionCampaign season provides an opportunity to see just how malleable candidates’ positions can be, leaving us to wonder if some have any firm and guiding principles.
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Figeac Aero economic development incentives
Read more: Figeac Aero economic development incentivesWichita politicians, economic development officials, and civic leaders bemoan the lack of incentives Wichita can offer. A deal under consideration illustrates what is really available.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Kansas Policy Institute Vice President and Policy Director James Franko
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Kansas Policy Institute Vice President and Policy Director James FrankoKansas Policy Institute has produced a study of the effect of state and local regulation on business. James Franko of KPI discusses.
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Wichita city council member Jeff Longwell should not have voted
Read more: Wichita city council member Jeff Longwell should not have votedA sequence of events involving Jeff Longwell should concern citizens as they select the next Wichita mayor. Based on Wichita law, Longwell should not have voted on a matter involving the Ambassador Hotel, either for or against it.
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Study on state and local regulation released
Read more: Study on state and local regulation releasedThis week Kansas Policy Institute released a study of regulation and its impact at the state and local level. This is different from most investigations of regulation, as most focus on federal regulations.
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Wichita city council candidates
Read more: Wichita city council candidatesOn March 31, 2015 Coalition for a Better Wichita held a candidate forum for candidates for Wichita city council districts 4 and 5.
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Ranzau, Peterjohn endorse Sam Williams for Wichita mayor
Read more: Ranzau, Peterjohn endorse Sam Williams for Wichita mayorDespite their differences, two members of the Sedgwick County Commission have endorsed Sam Williams for Wichita Mayor.
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Downtown Wichita deal shows some of the problems with the Wichita economy
Read more: Downtown Wichita deal shows some of the problems with the Wichita economyIn this script from a recent episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: A look at the Wichita city council’s action regarding a downtown Wichita development project and how it is harmful to Wichita taxpayers and the economy.
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School employment data shows gaps in reporting and wide variations among districts
Read more: School employment data shows gaps in reporting and wide variations among districtsKansas school districts vary widely in employment ratios, and that’s not counting the unreported employees, writes David Dorsey of Kansas Policy Institute.
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No-bid contracts still passed by Wichita city council
Read more: No-bid contracts still passed by Wichita city councilDespite a policy change, the Wichita city council still votes for no-bid contracts paid for with taxpayer funds.