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Base state aid is wrong focus for Kansas school spending
Read more: Base state aid is wrong focus for Kansas school spendingIt is a happy accident for the Kansas school spending establishment that base state aid per pupil has fallen at the same time that overall spending on schools has increased in almost every year.
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The third rail
Read more: The third railEntitlement spending is the third rail of politics.
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Kansas school finance lawsuit could be costly
Read more: Kansas school finance lawsuit could be costlyIf school districts prevail in the Kansas school finance lawsuit, the result could be very costly for Kansas taxpayers.
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In Kansas, there are ways to reduce the cost of government
Read more: In Kansas, there are ways to reduce the cost of governmentKansas has overlooked ways to improve the operations and efficiency of state government.
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For Wichita airport contract, politics and money can’t be overlooked
Read more: For Wichita airport contract, politics and money can’t be overlookedA politically-connected construction firm in Wichita is challenging the award of the contract for building Wichita’s new airport terminal. When the Wichita Wichita City Council makes the decision, it will be impossible or difficult to gauge the impact of campaign contributions and political influence on the process.
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Farm bill contains energy spending
Read more: Farm bill contains energy spendingThe farm bill contains wasteful spending on energy.
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Reducing Kansas taxes and government footprint
Read more: Reducing Kansas taxes and government footprintAcross Kansas editorial writers and candidates for state offices are harshly criticizing the new tax policy passed this year. But we’ve been in the doldrums in Kansas, and reducing taxes is a good first step on the road to recovery for many reasons.
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In Kansas, redistricting went well, after all
Read more: In Kansas, redistricting went well, after allThe Kansas political class is upset because a federal court drew new districts they way they should be drawn.
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School funding suitability in Kansas
Read more: School funding suitability in KansasAs a Kansas court considers intervening in Kansas school finance, the importance of accurate and meaningful evidence on school funding should be the court’s top priority. Supporters of increased school funding rely on two studies that they claim supports more funding for schools. An analysis by Kansas Policy Institute is helpful in understanding why the…
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Brownback on wind, again
Read more: Brownback on wind, againThis week Kansas Governor Sam Brownback again made the case for extending the production tax credit for wind power.
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Wichita city council should not accept raise
Read more: Wichita city council should not accept raiseWichita city council should not accept raise
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Kansas pension debate based on false premise?
Read more: Kansas pension debate based on false premise?As Kansas has struggled to find a solution to the underfunded Kansas Public Employee Retirement System, or KPERS, a possibly false argument has been used against the desirability of moving to a defined contribution pension system.