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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…
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Raj Goyle attacked from left
Read more: Raj Goyle attacked from leftIn the Kansas legislature this session, Raj Goyle, a Wichita Democrat who is a candidate for that party’s nomination for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas made a few votes that were out of character for him, based on his past record.
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North Dakota TIF video informative, reminiscent of Wichita
Read more: North Dakota TIF video informative, reminiscent of WichitaThe North Dakota Policy Council has a video on YouTube that explains the mechanics of tax increment financing (TIF) districts and the public policy problems associated with TIF.
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At forum, Kansas Secretary of State candidates have different attitudes regarding voter fraud
Read more: At forum, Kansas Secretary of State candidates have different attitudes regarding voter fraudLast week’s meeting of the Sedgwick County Republican Party featured a forum with the three candidates seeking the Republican party nomination for Kansas Secretary of State. The candidates and links to their campaign websites are J.R. Claeys, Elizabeth “Libby” Ensley, and Kris Kobach. During the forum, the different attitudes of the candidates towards the extent…
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Pompeo story needs correction, analysis
Read more: Pompeo story needs correction, analysisA Wichita Eagle news story concerning a candidate for the Republican Party nomination for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas has sparked controversy for its reporting of some factual issues, and also for its coverage of the politics surrounding the campaign.
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The fight for Kansas jobs
Read more: The fight for Kansas jobsWhen seeking to bring additional businesses to Kansas, no one champions higher taxes as an additional benefit. The Chamber will always defend Kansas entrepreneurs and taxpayers against policies which inhibit their ability to increase capital investment, grow private-sector jobs and reduce the burden on government services. Responsible government and a friendly business climate can and…
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Wichita parks and recreation chief to address Pachyderms
Read more: Wichita parks and recreation chief to address PachydermsThis Friday the Wichita Pachyderm Club features as its program Doug Kupper, who is Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Wichita.
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Europeans fear crisis threatens liberal benefits
Read more: Europeans fear crisis threatens liberal benefitsAcross Western Europe, the “lifestyle superpower,” the assumptions and gains of a lifetime are suddenly in doubt. The deficit crisis that threatens the euro has also undermined the sustainability of the European standard of social welfare, built by left-leaning governments since the end of World War II.
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Wichita Pachyderm Club speakers scheduled
Read more: Wichita Pachyderm Club speakers scheduledThe Wichita Pachyderm Club has announced its list of speakers for the next month or so. The speakers include political candidates, government officials, and businessmen.