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Arts supporters make case in Kansas Senate committee
Read more: Arts supporters make case in Kansas Senate committeeArts supporters in Kansas make the case that without government funding, arts would wither away. But for many such organizations government support is a small portion of their budgets. Some, like Symphony in the Flint Hills, earn “profits” much larger than their grants from the state, and ought to return their funding to the taxpayers.
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Cabela’s CID should not be approved in Wichita
Read more: Cabela’s CID should not be approved in WichitaOutdoor retailer Cabela’s will ask the Wichita City Council to create a Community Improvement District (CID) for its benefit. The city should not approve this transfer of taxation — recognized as a public function — to a private entity for its exclusive benefit.
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Wichita Eagle endorsements out of step with Wichita
Read more: Wichita Eagle endorsements out of step with WichitaYesterday’s primary election for Wichita city and school board races revealed a Wichita Eagle editorial board increasingly out of step with voters, who followed several of the board’s recommendations but also voted strongly against several Eagle-endorsed candidates.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Wednesday March 2, 2011
Read more: Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Wednesday March 2, 2011Today: Duplication in federal programs found; bureaucrats can’t change the way we drive … but they keep trying; Wednesdays in Wiedemann tonight; Americans for Prosperity website attacked; Kansas presidential primary pitched as economic development; Huelskamp joins Tea Party Caucus; how government works.
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Tea party has nothing on Wisconsin union supporters
Read more: Tea party has nothing on Wisconsin union supportersWhile the political left like to portray tea party protesters as racist neanderthals hell-bent on violent overthrow of the U.S. government, the tea party has nothing on government union members when it comes to protesting. Union leadership can’t bring itself to condemn even the worst excesses of the union protests.
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Public workers and their pay
Read more: Public workers and their payIn the controversy over public sector unions and worker pay, the political left argues that government workers are not overpaid. Evidence from California, however, shows that when everything is considered, public sector employees are paid much more than similar private sector workers.
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Koch critics examined
Read more: Koch critics examinedCritics of Charles and David Koch allege that the philanthropists have tried to hide their political involvement and contributions over the years. While false, many uncritically believe it. And at the same time, the media gives Koch critics a pass on their lack of transparency.
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Eastgate CID should not be approved in Wichita
Read more: Eastgate CID should not be approved in WichitaCommunity Improvement Districts represent using the power of government for private benefit, and the Wichita City Council should not approve them.
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Kansas judicial selection should be reformed
Read more: Kansas judicial selection should be reformedRemoving politics from the Kansas judiciary is about as likely as removing the moo from a cow.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday February 28, 2011
Read more: Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday February 28, 2011Today: Elections tomorrow; Kansas schools can transfer funds?; Ranzau stand on federal funds profiled; Kansas legislative chambers don’t agree; Kansas Economic Freedom Index; citizens, not taxpayers; increasing taxes not seen as solution.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Sunday February 27, 2011
Read more: Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Sunday February 27, 2011Today: Boeing tanker contract; Kansas Economic Freedom Index; elections this week; civility is lost on the Wisconsin protesters; help Wisconsin Governor Walker; Wichita city council.