Voice for Liberty

Leading index for Kansas economy improves

August 8, 2011

An indicator of future economic growth in Kansas has improved, not only in comparison to past values, but also compared to the national value and values for surrounding states.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Friday August 5, 2011

August 5, 2011

Today: Jobs report; Sedgwick County budget; There are emergencies, and then there aren’t; Debt ceiling bill seen as feckless; Higher fuel standards mean higher death toll; Myths about markets; What are rights?
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Wichita’s letter of intent for Douglas Place LLC

August 5, 2011

The City of Wichita intends to issue a letter of intent, and then later on hold a public hearing concerning the items in the letter. This effectively makes the public hearing meaningless.
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Balanced budget amendment is needed

August 3, 2011

Despite claims made by opponents, we desperately need a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Wednesday August 3, 2011

August 3, 2011

Today: Debt ceiling; Was August 2nd a deadline?; Despite drag of government health care, Canada thrives; Kansas government website revamped; Demand is not the problem; Debt ceiling bill.
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Kansas budget director on budget, fiscal reform

August 3, 2011

Steve Anderson, Kansas budget director, explains efforts to improve the Kansas budget.
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U.S. receipts and expenditures

August 3, 2011

A look at the recent history of U.S. receipts and expenditures holds useful lessons on taxes and spending.
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Sedgwick County budget: there are ways to save

August 2, 2011

There are many ways that Sedgwick County could save money, from eliminating unnecessary programs to starting to use outsourcing.
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Wichita city budget savings

August 2, 2011

There are many ways the City of Wichita can save money, ranging from embracing outsourcing to closing entire departments.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday August 1, 2011

August 1, 2011

Today: Debt deal seen as victory for smaller government; Wichita city council; Sedgwick County Commission; Obama on the debt ceiling, 2006 version; New Wichita city council members; Project moves forward, despite missing welfare; Wichita downtown restaurants; Cato University.
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Job creation at young firms declines

August 1, 2011

A new report by the Kauffman Foundation holds unsettling information for the future of job growth in the United States.
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In Kansas, P.J. O’Rourke promotes free markets

July 29, 2011

Author and satirist P.J. O’Rourke appeared in Kansas to talk about liberty and free markets.
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