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As landlord, Wichita has a few issues
Read more: As landlord, Wichita has a few issuesCommercial retail space owned by the City of Wichita in a desirable downtown location was built to be rented. But most is vacant, and maintenance issues go unresolved.
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In Wichita, citizens want more transparency in city government
Read more: In Wichita, citizens want more transparency in city governmentIn a videographed meeting that is part of a comprehensive planning process, Wichitans openly question the process, repeatedly asking for an end to cronyism and secrecy at city hall.
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Wichita planning documents hold sobering numbers
Read more: Wichita planning documents hold sobering numbersPlanning documents released this week hold information that ought to make Wichitans think, and think hard. The amounts of money involved are large, and portions represent deferred maintenance. That is, the city has not been taking care of the assets that taxpayers have paid for.
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Pompeo responds to Washington’s attacks on Koch Industries
Read more: Pompeo responds to Washington’s attacks on Koch IndustriesPublic officials have a responsibility to uphold the Constitution and use their office to protect the rights of Americans, rather than attack them for their political advocacy, writes U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo.
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The relevance of income tax rates
Read more: The relevance of income tax ratesData shows that high tax rates on top earners doesn’t mean that they actually pay taxes at correspondingly higher rates.
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American economy is more competitive and carbon-efficient, says economist
Read more: American economy is more competitive and carbon-efficient, says economistThe oil and gas boom in America boosts our competitiveness in the world economy while at the same time reducing carbon emissions, says economist Stephen Moore.
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WichitaLiberty.TV February 23, 2014
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV February 23, 2014There are efforts to have the Kansas Legislature expand the open records law to include the spending records of several taxpayer-funded agencies, but the City of Wichita wants to keep the records secret. Then, did you know the Kansas teachers union has a media response team? Finally, Arthur Brooks makes the moral case for free…
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The purpose of high tax rates on the rich
Read more: The purpose of high tax rates on the richThe purpose of high taxes on the rich is not to get the rich to pay money, it’s to get the middle class to feel better about paying high taxes.
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Wichita’s legislative agenda favors government, not citizens
Read more: Wichita’s legislative agenda favors government, not citizensWichita’s legislative agenda contains many items contrary to economic freedom, capitalism, limited government, and individual liberty. Yet, Wichitans pay taxes to have this agenda promoted.
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Kansas school employment: The statistics and the claims
Read more: Kansas school employment: The statistics and the claimsClaims made about Kansas schools don’t match the state’s statistics
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Kansas school test scores must be evaluated considering demographics
Read more: Kansas school test scores must be evaluated considering demographicsWhen comparing Kansas school test scores to those of other states, it’s important to consider disaggregated data. Otherwise, we may form an inaccurate and unfounded impression of Kansas schools.
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In Hungary, the rise of nationalism and racism
Read more: In Hungary, the rise of nationalism and racismThe rise of racism and nationalism in Hungary is a serious problem,