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WichitaLiberty.TV: Election results, Kansas school employment and spending, and government planning of the economy
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Election results, Kansas school employment and spending, and government planning of the economyIn Sedgwick County, an unlikely hero emerges after the November election. Then, what is the trend in Kansas school employment and spending, and what do voters think has happened? Finally, do you know how to make a simple lead pencil?
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In Kansas, voters want government to concentrate on efficiency and core services before asking for taxes
Read more: In Kansas, voters want government to concentrate on efficiency and core services before asking for taxesA survey of Kansas voters finds that Kansas believe government is not operating efficiently. The also believe government should pursue efficiency savings, focus on core functions, and spend unnecessary cash reserves before cutting services or raising taxes.
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Kansans still uninformed on school spending
Read more: Kansans still uninformed on school spendingAs in the past, a survey finds Kansans are uninformed or misinformed on the level of school spending, and also on the direction of its change.
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Commercial property taxes in Wichita are high
Read more: Commercial property taxes in Wichita are highAn ongoing study reveals that generally, property taxes on commercial and industrial property in Wichita are high. In particular, taxes on commercial property in Wichita are among the highest in the nation
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‘Public Choice’ explains much of government and politics
Read more: ‘Public Choice’ explains much of government and politicsPublic Choice economics applies realistic insights about human behaviour to the process of government, and is extremely helpful for all those who have an interest in — or work in — public policy to understand this discipline.
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Karl Peterjohn at Wichita Pachyderm Club
Read more: Karl Peterjohn at Wichita Pachyderm ClubSedgwick County Commissioner Karl Peterjohn addressed members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club on November 14, 2014.
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GDP change by metro area by industry
Read more: GDP change by metro area by industryData from Bureau of Economic Analysis, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. To access the interactive version of the visualization, click here.
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Kansas school teacher cuts, student ratios
Read more: Kansas school teacher cuts, student ratiosWhat has been the trend in Kansas school employment and pupil-teacher ratio?
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Thumbs up for Americans for Prosperity
Read more: Thumbs up for Americans for ProsperityOn the television news program Journal Editorial Report, Potomac Watch columnist for The Wall Street Journal editorial page Kimberley A. Strassel gave a thumbs up to Americans for Prosperity for its work in the recent election.
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Richard Ranzau, slayer of cronyism
Read more: Richard Ranzau, slayer of cronyismIn Sedgwick County, an unlikely hero emerges in the battle for capitalism over cronyism.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Results of and reflection on the Wichita sales tax election and campaign
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Results of and reflection on the Wichita sales tax election and campaignIn this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: We’ll look at the results of the Wichita sales tax election and what might happen next. Then, we’ll evaluate the Wichita Eagle’s coverage during the campaign. Also, this election raised issues of the privacy of voter data. Episode 65, broadcast November 16, 2014.
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In Kansas, school employment rises again
Read more: In Kansas, school employment rises againFor the fourth consecutive year, the number of teachers in Kansas public schools has risen faster than enrollment, leading to declining pupil-teacher ratios.