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Kansas News Digest
Read more: Kansas News DigestNews from alternative media around Kansas for May 21, 2010.
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Bill Light, facing conservative challenger, withdraws Kansas House bid
Read more: Bill Light, facing conservative challenger, withdraws Kansas House bidThe Kansas Republican Assembly blog reports on the withdrawal of Kansas House of Representatives member Bill Light from consideration for re-election.
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Amtrak passenger service shown in Wichita
Read more: Amtrak passenger service shown in WichitaThe possible expansion of Amtrak passenger rail service in Kansas was the topic of a meeting held last night in Wichita. Expansion of rail service in Kansas is controversial, at least to some people, in that any form of rail service requires taxpayer involvement to pay for the service. First, taxpayer funding is required to…
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Stossel video, discussion, to be in Wichita
Read more: Stossel video, discussion, to be in WichitaThis Monday the Kansas chapter of Americans for Prosperity is sponsoring an event titled “Stossel in the Classroom.” The event will feature a DVD video presentation by John Stossel, followed by group discussion.
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In Wichita, will Southwest save our city?
Read more: In Wichita, will Southwest save our city?Talk that low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines might enter the Wichita market has the usual cast of government bureaucrats, centralized planning advocates, and their boosters in a tizzy
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Schodorf to address Pachyderms
Read more: Schodorf to address PachydermsThis Friday Kansas Senator Jean Schodorf will address members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm club. Schodorf is also a candidate for the Republican Party nomination for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas, along with Jim Anderson, Mike Pompeo, and Wink Hartman. Raj Goyle and Robert Tillman are candidates for the Democratic…
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Kansas Governor, Wichita Eagle: why ‘pigs’ at the trough?
Read more: Kansas Governor, Wichita Eagle: why ‘pigs’ at the trough?When the Kansas Chamber of Commerce recently referred to the need to control Kansas government spending and taxes, a few politicians and newspaper editorial writers embellished what the Chamber actually said in order to make their own political points.
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Kansas Economic Freedom Index updated
Read more: Kansas Economic Freedom Index updatedNow that the 2010 session of the Kansas Legislature is over (except for a largely ceremonial final day) and the important votes have been cast, I’ve updated the Kansas Economic Freedom Index.
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Kansas or New Jersey: Which state is on the better road to prosperity?
Read more: Kansas or New Jersey: Which state is on the better road to prosperity?What’s the difference between Kansas and New Jersey? One answer that comes to mind: unlike the comparison to our neighboring states, Kansas has a more limited, fiscally conservative government than the Garden State. Or so we thought.
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In Kansas, P.J. O’Rourke entertains, informs
Read more: In Kansas, P.J. O’Rourke entertains, informsLast month Americans for Prosperity-Kansas hosted a summit in Topeka where 400 citizens gathered to learn more about free markets and Kansas politics. It wasn’t all instruction, however, as political satirist P.J. O’Rourke was on hand to entertain the audience while also providing insights into politics and economics.
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Wichita economic development to be topic of meeting
Read more: Wichita economic development to be topic of meetingThis Monday (May 17), economic development tools and incentives in Wichita will be discussed at a meeting sponsored by the Kansas chapter of Americans for Prosperity.
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Kansas Senate passes tax bill, on to House
Read more: Kansas Senate passes tax bill, on to HouseTonight the Kansas Senate passed its tax bill, adding about $330 million in new taxes for fiscal year 2011, which begins on July 1, 2010. The primary source of the new tax revenue is a one cent on the dollar increase in the sales tax. The measure passed with 23 votes in the 40 member…