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Kansas tax burdens getting heavier, studies show
Read more: Kansas tax burdens getting heavier, studies showWhile Kansas ranks in the middle of the states in total tax burden, the state’s take is getting larger, compared to other states.
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More intervention for Wichita proposed
Read more: More intervention for Wichita proposedTomorrow the Wichita City Council will consider accepting petitions for the formation of another Community Improvement District. In this case the applicant is the Broadview Hotel in downtown Wichita.
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Wichita economic forecast to be presented
Read more: Wichita economic forecast to be presentedThis Friday (August 27) the Wichita Pachyderm Club will feature a presentation titled “Economic Forecast for the Wichita Area.” The presenter will be Debra Franklin, Regional Labor Force Analyst at the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University.
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How does Kansas rank in economic freedom?
Read more: How does Kansas rank in economic freedom?In measures of economic and personal freedom, Kansas ranks relatively well among the states, but lags behind some neighboring states. Recent actions by the Kansas legislature might drive its ranking down.
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Federalism strikes back
Read more: Federalism strikes backWriting in the Washington Times, Kansas’ own Greg Schneider, a professor of history at Emporia State university and Kansas Policy Institute senior fellow, explains that respect for the tenth amendment and state sovereignty is good for the country. He also calls for a reaffirmation of federalism.
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Kansas primary election recap to be Pachyderm topic
Read more: Kansas primary election recap to be Pachyderm topicAt this week’s meeting of the Wichita Pachyderm Club, the presentation will be “Reflections on the Primary Election.” This will be a panel discussion with panelists Ken Ciboski, WSU Political Science Professor; Phillip Journey, District Court Judge; and Terry Bruce, Kansas Senator from Hutchinson.
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Wichita Eagle quality control could use improvement
Read more: Wichita Eagle quality control could use improvementWhen presented with evidence of errors in its stories, the Wichita Eagle, Kansas’ largest newspaper, is not being responsive in correcting its errors.
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For Raj Goyle, most money comes from outside Kansas
Read more: For Raj Goyle, most money comes from outside KansasIn the race for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas between Democrat Raj Goyle and Republican Mike Pompeo, there’s a distinct different in the nature and source of campaign contributions for the two candidates. So far, 70 percent of Goyle’s campaign contributions have come from donors outside Kansas, with Washington DC being…