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AFP Kansas legislative scorecards released
Read more: AFP Kansas legislative scorecards releasedThe Kansas Chapter of Americans for Prosperity has released its legislative scorecards for the 2010 session of the Kansas Legislature. These scorecards rank members of the Kansas House and Senate by the way they voted on selected legislation and amendments.
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Kansas Democrats described as ‘imploding’
Read more: Kansas Democrats described as ‘imploding’Larry J. Sabato, who is director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, is a respected analyst of national who publishes Sabato’s Crystal Ball, an informative look at campaigns and races around the country. In the most recent issue Sabato takes a look at 2010 gubernatorial races and concludes that “There’s now no question…
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In Kansas fourth district, debates reveal differences
Read more: In Kansas fourth district, debates reveal differencesIn this article, Wendy Aylworth of Wichita takes a look at candidates for the Republican Party nomination for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas and their responses to questions at several candidate forums. In particular, she examines the candidates and their attitudes towards free trade.
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Brownback, Colyer announce in Wichita
Read more: Brownback, Colyer announce in WichitaOn Tuesday, United States Senator Sam Brownback formally filed to become a candidate for the Republican party nomination to be governor of Kansas. He also introduced his running mate.
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Southwest Airlines topic of Wichita Eagle article
Read more: Southwest Airlines topic of Wichita Eagle articleSunday’s Wichita Eagle carried a story featuring local elected officials’ reaction to the possibility that Southwest Airlines would start service to Wichita.
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Kansas Secretary of State candidate Ensley to speak in Wichita
Read more: Kansas Secretary of State candidate Ensley to speak in WichitaThis Friday (June 4) candidate for the Republican party nomination for Kansas Secretary of State Elizabeth “Libby” Ensley will address members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club. Ensley is the Election Commissioner for Shawnee County (Topeka) Kansas.
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Activist training offered in Wichita
Read more: Activist training offered in WichitaFollowing is an announcement of an event in Wichita that will help activists learn to be effective in their causes. I attended an American Majority training event in Kansas City last week, and it was very informative. American Majority is pleased to announce an Activist Training will be conducted on Saturday, June 5, in Wichita,…
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Wichita won’t release Southwest Airlines report
Read more: Wichita won’t release Southwest Airlines reportResearch produced for the City of Wichita by a taxpayer-supported university won’t be made available to the public until a later date. The report, produced by the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University, may provide analysis of the feasibility and economic impact of Southwest Airlines entering the Wichita market.
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Tiahrt, Moran vote ratings show slight difference
Read more: Tiahrt, Moran vote ratings show slight differenceThe campaign for the Republican Party nomination for the United States Senate from Kansas between Todd Tiahrt of Goddard and Jerry Moran of Hays is making national news. The issue is over who is the most conservative. A new article in U.S. News and Word Report states: “Both Tiahrt and Moran have portrayed themselves as…
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Wichita teachers union uses meeting for advocacy, campaigning
Read more: Wichita teachers union uses meeting for advocacy, campaigningTwo weeks ago, while the Kansas Legislature was working on budget and tax issues, Larry Landwehr, president of United Teachers of Wichita, the union for Wichita public school teachers, addressed the board of USD 259, the Wichita public school district.
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Some Kansas high tax zones are over 10%
Read more: Some Kansas high tax zones are over 10%When the Kansas statewide sales tax is increased effective July 1, there will be a few districts in Kansas where the combined sales tax rate — state, city, county, and any special districts — will be over ten percent. My research shows there will be 55 districts where the combined sales tax will be nine…
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Some Kansas House Members voted for spending, but not the taxes
Read more: Some Kansas House Members voted for spending, but not the taxesThis year both the Kansas House of Representatives and Senate voted for increased spending and increased taxes. The taxes are primarily in the form of a one cent per dollar increase in the statewide sales tax, scheduled to take effect July 1. When the budget and taxes were debated in the Senate, several senators made…