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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.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Kansas Policy Institute President Dave Trabert
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Kansas Policy Institute President Dave TrabertIn this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute explains the block grants for Kansas school funding. Also: What did the school efficiency commission learn?
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Kansas conservatives call for repeal of death penalty
Read more: Kansas conservatives call for repeal of death penaltyToday at the Capitol, Representative Bill Sutton, R–Gardner, joined a group of conservative leaders calling for support of HB 2129. This bill would replace the death penalty in Kansas with life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Voter turnout, Wichita primary election, March 3, 2015
Read more: Voter turnout, Wichita primary election, March 3, 2015The Sedgwick County Election Office reports that for the March 3, 2015 primary election there were 200,371 registered voters in the City of Wichita. 19,605 ballots were cast, for a turnout rate of 9.8 percent. View a map of turnout by precinct below, or click here to open in a new window.
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Kansas school funding block grants, new formula benefits students
Read more: Kansas school funding block grants, new formula benefits studentsEstimates from the Kansas Department of Education show that school funding would set new records under the block grant proposal, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: United States Congressman Mike Pompeo
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: United States Congressman Mike PompeoCongressman Mike Pompeo talks about risks to America from overseas, Benghazi, congressional scorecards, the Grant Return for Deficit Reduction Act, and labeling food with genetically engineered ingredients.
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Block grants a chance for more school choice in Kansas
Read more: Block grants a chance for more school choice in KansasThe block grant school funding bill under consideration in the Kansas Legislature would hold districts harmless for enrollment declines due to school choice.
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Kansas slips in Tax Foundation business tax climate index
Read more: Kansas slips in Tax Foundation business tax climate indexBased on five components of taxation important to business, Kansas ranks twenty-second among the states, two positions lower than last year.
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Energy subsidies for electricity production, in proportion
Read more: Energy subsidies for electricity production, in proportionTo compare federal subsidies for the production of electricity, we must consider subsidy values in proportion to the amount of electricity generated, because the magnitude is vastly different.
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Huelskamp, Pompeo at top of Club for Growth scorecard
Read more: Huelskamp, Pompeo at top of Club for Growth scorecardKansans Tim Huelskamp and Mike Pompeo are among the eight U.S. House Members who scored 100 percent for 2014 on Club for Growth’s scorecard.
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Kansas school funding still sets new record with block grant proposal
Read more: Kansas school funding still sets new record with block grant proposalKansas school funding is at a record high this year and is projected to rise next year, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.