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Kansas school finance lawsuit reaction
Read more: Kansas school finance lawsuit reactionNews coverage and reaction to the Kansas school finance lawsuit Luke Gannon, et al v. State of Kansas.
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In Wichita, West Bank apartments seem to violate ordinance
Read more: In Wichita, West Bank apartments seem to violate ordinanceIn awarding a contract for an apartment development, city leaders may have overlooked a Wichita City Charter Ordinance that sets aside the land to be “open space, committed to use for the purpose of public recreation and enjoyment.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita’s missing water, beyond politics and special interests
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita’s missing water, beyond politics and special interestsThe people of Wichita have told officials that water is an important issue. What has the city done in this regard? Then, Wichita Mayor Brewer Carl says it’s time to put politics and special interests aside. Is our political leadership capable of this?
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We can predict the loser in the Kansas school lawsuit
Read more: We can predict the loser in the Kansas school lawsuitNo matter which side wins the Kansas school finance lawsuit, we already know who loses: Kansas schoolchildren. The last time schools won a suit, the state lowered its standards for schools.
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Wichita seeks to add more tax to hotel bills
Read more: Wichita seeks to add more tax to hotel billsThe city of Wichita wants hotel guests to make a “marketing investment” in Wichita by paying a “City Tourism Fee.”
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Special interests struggle to keep special tax treatment
Read more: Special interests struggle to keep special tax treatmentWhen a legislature is willing to grant special tax treatment, it sets up a battle to keep — or obtain — that status.
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Regulation failure leads to tragedy in Wichita
Read more: Regulation failure leads to tragedy in WichitaThe City of Wichita implements regulations regarding taxicab driver customer service, but not the regulations that passengers would find really important.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Government planning, taxes, and carbon
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Government planning, taxes, and carbonThe City of Wichita held a workshop where the Community Investments Plan Steering Committee delivered a progress report to the city council. The document holds some facts that ought to make Wichitans think, and think hard. Then: What is the purpose of high tax rates on high income earners? Finally: Advances in producing oil and…
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Corporate cronyism harms America
Read more: Corporate cronyism harms AmericaWhen businesses feed at the federal trough, they threaten public support for business and free markets, explains Charles G. Koch.