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Kansas is a Republican, not conservative, state
Read more: Kansas is a Republican, not conservative, stateA recent editorial prepared by the Kansas Republican Party concluded with: “Kansas Republicans are presenting a united front with sound plans to meet the challenges of a 21st century economy. Our philosophy centers on liberating the promise of the individual and family as the answer, not more government growth, on a path to prosperity.” That’s…
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Kansas schools have used funds to increase spending
Read more: Kansas schools have used funds to increase spendingAlthough revenue to Kansas school districts has declined, schools have been able to increase spending by using fund balances. These fund balances have been the subject of controversy, with school spending advocates insisting that they can’t be used in the way that we now see they have been used.
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Wichita economic development claims deserve scrutiny
Read more: Wichita economic development claims deserve scrutinyReports that Southwest Airlines may be considering adding service in Wichita has lead to enthusiasm for the economic development that this service would add.
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Kansas sales tax studies are different
Read more: Kansas sales tax studies are differentAs the Kansas Legislature decides whether to balance the budget through reductions in spending or increases in taxes, two studies of the impact of a sales tax increase have emerged. The two arrive at different conclusions, and it’s important to understand the differences between them.
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Wichita’s Intrust Bank Arena shrouded in mystery
Read more: Wichita’s Intrust Bank Arena shrouded in mysteryOkay, maybe that’s a little over-hyped, but when arena cheerleader Rhonda Holman of the Wichita Eagle starts to question the operations of Intrust Bank Arena in downtown Wichita, there must be something going on.
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Andover schools label opponents ‘anti-education’
Read more: Andover schools label opponents ‘anti-education’Are those who question or oppose the need for additional spending on Kansas schools opposed to education? Melinda Fritze, who is chair of the Andover Parent Legislative Council, says so
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Kobach explains Arizona illegal alien law
Read more: Kobach explains Arizona illegal alien lawThe following op-ed from the New York Times by Kansan Kris Kobach, who was involved in the forming of the law, explains the law and speaks to its critics.
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Summit to provide training in activism
Read more: Summit to provide training in activismNext Friday and Saturday (May 7 and 8) American Majority is holding a Post-Party Summit in Kansas City. These events are being held around the country to help organize and train activists and candidates who want to work for individual freedom through limited government and the free market.
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Balance Kansas budget without raising sales tax
Read more: Balance Kansas budget without raising sales taxThe following article is by Dr. Walt Chappell, a member of the Kansas State Board of Education. A version appeared in the Wichita Eagle. Chappell has offered testimony to the Kansas Legislature on many ways that schools can reduce spending and fulfill their mission at the same time
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Kansas House leadership plans to balance budget without tax increases
Read more: Kansas House leadership plans to balance budget without tax increasesA legislative panel at yesterday’s Kansas Defending the American Dream Summit 2010 featured members of the Kansas House of Representatives Leadership presenting the case that the budget can be balanced without increasing taxes on Kansans.
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Kansas Senator outlines plan for revenue without tax increases
Read more: Kansas Senator outlines plan for revenue without tax increasesYesterday in Topeka Kansas Senator Ty Masterson, a Republican from Andover, laid out a plan for generating revenue for the state that doesn’t involve raising taxes: The state could sell some of its assets.
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Dr. Milton Wolf at AFP Kansas summit
Read more: Dr. Milton Wolf at AFP Kansas summitAt the Kansas Defending the American Dream Summit 2010, produced by Americans for Prosperity-Kansas, Dr. Milton Wolf addressed the crowd on health care issues. Wolf is a physician and second cousin to President Barack Obama. “Three months ago I had never been to a political rally,” he told the audience. He started a website –…