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In Kansas and Wichita, there’s a reason for slow growth
Read more: In Kansas and Wichita, there’s a reason for slow growthIf we in Kansas and Wichita wonder why our economic growth is slow and our economic development programs don’t seem to be producing results, there is data to tell us why: Our tax rates are too high.
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Uber, not for Wichita
Read more: Uber, not for WichitaA novel transportation service worked well for me on a recent trip to Washington, but Wichita doesn’t seem ready to embrace such innovation.
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Is Wichita chasing class politics to its detriment?
Read more: Is Wichita chasing class politics to its detriment?It turns out that the benefits of appealing to the creative class accrue largely to its members — and do little to make anyone else any better off.
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Questions for the next Wichita city attorney: Number 3
Read more: Questions for the next Wichita city attorney: Number 3Will the next Wichita city attorney advise council members to refrain from making decisions worth millions to their friends and significant campaign contributors?
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It was a little cloudy, so maybe that’s why
Read more: It was a little cloudy, so maybe that’s whyWichita city leaders tell us that the budget and spending have been cut to the bone. Except for the waste, that is.
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Pyle, Kansas Senator, considering Roberts challenge
Read more: Pyle, Kansas Senator, considering Roberts challengeCould this be an effort by the Pat Roberts campaign to muddy the waters and diminish Milton Wolf’s prospects?
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Intrust Bank Arena: Not accounted for like a business
Read more: Intrust Bank Arena: Not accounted for like a businessProper attention given to the depreciation expense of Intrust Bank Arena in downtown Wichita recognizes and accounts for the sacrifices of the people of Sedgwick County and its visitors to pay for the arena. It’s a business-like way of accounting, but a well-hidden secret.
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Kauffman index of entrepreneurial activity
Read more: Kauffman index of entrepreneurial activityThe performance of Kansas in entrepreneurial activity is not high, compared to other states.
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Wichita per capita income not moving in a good direction
Read more: Wichita per capita income not moving in a good directionDespite its problematic nature, per capita income in Wichita is used as a benchmark for the economy. It’s not moving in the right direction. As Wichita plans its future, leaders need to recognize and understand its recent history.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Alternatives to raising taxes, how to become involved in politics, and bad behavior by elected officials
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Alternatives to raising taxes, how to become involved in politics, and bad behavior by elected officialsWichita voters tell pollsters that they prefer alternatives to raising taxes. Then, how can you get involved in politics? A deadline is approaching soon. Finally, some examples of why we need to elect better people to office.
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Wichita, again, fails at government transparency
Read more: Wichita, again, fails at government transparencyAt a time when Wichita city hall needs to cultivate the trust of citizens, another incident illustrates the entrenched attitude of the city towards its citizens. Despite the proclamations of the mayor and manager, the city needs a change of attitude towards government transparency and citizens’ right to know.
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Wichita local government jobs grow, but slower growth seen in private sector jobs
Read more: Wichita local government jobs grow, but slower growth seen in private sector jobsCompared to peer cities, Wichita performs well in growth of local government jobs, but poorly in creating private sector jobs.