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KDHE, Sunflower Electric, Earthjustice, Center for Climate Strategies: different peas in the same pod
Read more: KDHE, Sunflower Electric, Earthjustice, Center for Climate Strategies: different peas in the same podEvidence that a business seeking regulatory approval of its project enjoyed an apparently close relationship with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment should not be surprising: regulatory capture is a non-partisan sport.
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Local chambers of commerce: tax machines in disguise
Read more: Local chambers of commerce: tax machines in disguiseMost people probably think that local chambers of commerce, since their membership is mostly business firms, support pro-growth policies that embrace limited government and free markets. But that’s often not the case.
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Wichita school fund balances again an issue
Read more: Wichita school fund balances again an issueThe issue of school fund balances in Wichita and Kansas is a serious issue that deserves discussion. At the same time, we need to make sure we don’t lose sight of Kansas school issues that are even more important. But school officials need to be held accountable for their deception of the public, most notably…
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Sunday July 10, 2011
Read more: Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Sunday July 10, 2011Today: Wichita city council; Free the world seminar; Kansas news media criticized; The revolving door.
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Kansas jobs creation numbers in perspective
Read more: Kansas jobs creation numbers in perspectiveThe administration of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced job creation figures that, on the surface, sound like good news. But before we celebrate too much, we need to place the job numbers in context and look at the larger picture, specifically whether these economic development wins are good for the Kansas economy.
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Wichita school board: critics not welcome
Read more: Wichita school board: critics not welcomeA recent meeting of the board of USD 259, the Wichita public school district, provided insight as to the insularity of the board members and district staff, and as to how little meaningful discussion or debate takes place at board meetings.
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Kansas job growth — or lack of it
Read more: Kansas job growth — or lack of itThe lack of job growth in Kansas should be in the news, as the figures are quite startling and reveal a stagnant Kansas economy when compared to nearby states
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Regulation supports business, not capitalism and free markets
Read more: Regulation supports business, not capitalism and free marketsBusiness often uses government regulation as way to harm its competitors or gain advantage for itself, which is contrary to the principles of free markets and capitalism.