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The myth of the smoking ban ‘miracle’
Read more: The myth of the smoking ban ‘miracle’Supporters of comprehensive bans on smoking often point to research findings that heart attacks decrease when smoking bans are implemented. But is this true?
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Randal O’Toole on Wichita’s WaterWalk and government planning
Read more: Randal O’Toole on Wichita’s WaterWalk and government planningAs part of Randal O’Toole’s visit to Wichita, he recorded some remarks in front of a few of Wichita’s monuments to government planning. Paul Soutar of Kansas Watchdog recorded video and assembled the remarks. His reporting is Randal O’Toole on Wichita’s WaterWalk and Government Planning.
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‘Economic Freedom and the Wealth and Health of Nations’ lecture to be in Wichita
Read more: ‘Economic Freedom and the Wealth and Health of Nations’ lecture to be in WichitaDo you know where the United States ranks on the global index of economic freedom? (Hint: It wouldn’t get a medal.) The answer is in the latest edition of the Economic Freedom of the World report. Dr. Robert Lawson of Auburn University is co-author of this popular and widely cited report. He will be the…
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To Kansas school spending advocates, criticism comes fast and loose
Read more: To Kansas school spending advocates, criticism comes fast and looseAs the debate over the funding of Kansas public schools goes on, sometimes facts get lost in the shuffle, and school spending advocates sometimes invent “facts” in order to score political points by criticizing those working to bring inconvenient facts to light.
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Kansas historic preservation tax credits should be eliminated
Read more: Kansas historic preservation tax credits should be eliminatedIt’s time to recognize historic buildings for what they are: a premium feature or amenity whose extra cost should be born solely by those who chose to own them or rent them. Supporters of historic buildings tell us that renovating them is more expensive than building new. Likewise, building a home with granite kitchen counter…
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Mike Huckabee to appear in Wichita for Dick Kesley
Read more: Mike Huckabee to appear in Wichita for Dick KesleyOn Wednesday, February 24th, former Arkansas Governor, Republican Presidential Candidate, and winner of the Kansas Republican Caucus Mike Huckabee will be in Wichita in support of the Dick Kelsey for Congress campaign.
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Pompeo, Huelskamp given nod by Club For Growth
Read more: Pompeo, Huelskamp given nod by Club For GrowthKansas Republican congressional hopefuls Mike Pompeo (fourth district) and Tim Huelskamp (first district) have been endorsed by the Club For Growth.
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Businesses in Old Town Cinema district fought property taxes
Read more: Businesses in Old Town Cinema district fought property taxesAs reported in the Wichita Eagle by Brent Wistrom: “Business owners in a special taxing district surrounding the Old Town Warren Theatre have fought to have their property taxes reduced, forcing the city to cover debts incurred when the city bought land, installed utilities and built a park to spur the development.” I guess no…
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Wichita city council signals possible change in economic development incentive policy
Read more: Wichita city council signals possible change in economic development incentive policyAt today’s meeting of the Wichita City Council, discussion by council members and their vote may signal a change in the city’s stance toward economic development incentives.
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Urban planning: Wichita should reject the fads Portland has followed
Read more: Urban planning: Wichita should reject the fads Portland has followedUrban planners say they can make our cities more livable, our downtowns more vibrant, and our traffic calmer. The problem is that urban planners do not understand how cities work, so all of their plans often turn out disastrously wrong. Many urban planners are quite capable of planning a sewer line, a road, a bus…
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Insurance commissioner candidate to speak in Wichita
Read more: Insurance commissioner candidate to speak in WichitaAt the Wichita Pachyderm Club this Friday, candidate for the Republican party nomination for Kansas Insurance Commissioner David Powell speak to members and guests.
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The problem with Sarah Palin
Read more: The problem with Sarah PalinNot everyone is enthusiastic about the rise in popularity of Sarah Palin.