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Williams — King — Minnesota Guys connection raises concern
Read more: Williams — King — Minnesota Guys connection raises concernThere’s a triangle of influence and connections that should raise flags of caution as voters decide the makeup of the Wichita city council. At the center is Beth King, a Wichita public relations executive. She’s well known in city hall, having managed the mayoral campaign of Carl Brewer in 2007. She’s said to be a…
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Articles of Interest
Read more: Articles of InterestWichita real estate development, redistricting, newspapers, free markets.
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AIG hysteria tramples liberty
Read more: AIG hysteria tramples libertyThe Founding Fathers, who took such deliberate care to preserve personal liberty in our Constitution, would be ashamed by the hysteria and pandering that have consumed Washington, D.C., over bonuses paid to employees of American International Group. There is no justification for rewarding people for failure, but the conduct of elected officials calling for legislative…
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Wichita political endorsements from the other side
Read more: Wichita political endorsements from the other sideA recent mailing by Wichita city council candidate Lavonta Williams contains an endorsement that seems a bit implausible. I don’t know anything about the politics of Val Jackson, a prominent Wichita businessman who, in Williams’ recent mailer, is listed under the heading “Join us in voting WILLIAMS on April 7.” But I do know he…
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Is a “Super Highway 54” needed from Kingman to Pratt?
Read more: Is a “Super Highway 54” needed from Kingman to Pratt?Here’s a submission from Jerry Winkelman of Wichita. We’re fortunate to have him as a watchdog to keep an eye on things. Friends are calling about destruction of our formerly picturesque Highway 54 from Kingman to Pratt. Historically this road from Wichita through Pratt to Greensburg was known as the old Cannonball Stagecoach Road. Later,…
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On the wall of Karl Peterjohn’s office
Read more: On the wall of Karl Peterjohn’s officeEarlier this week I stopped by the Sedgwick County Courthouse to visit with newly-elected commissioner Karl Peterjohn. Next month I’ll have a feature about Peterjohn’s first few months in office. Until then, here’s a photograph I took of a cartoon that hangs on the wall of his office (click to view a larger version):
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Hartman Arena ribbon cutting today
Read more: Hartman Arena ribbon cutting todayToday was the ribbon cutting ceremony for Hartman Arena in Park City, just north of Wichita. This privately-owned arena should provide some competition to the Intrust Bank Arena in downtown Wichita. Note the wind turbine to the right (north) of the building. Normally the announcement of a facility like this would be welcomed by government…
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Southeast Kansas tea party planned
Read more: Southeast Kansas tea party plannedHeres’ a message from Patricia Houser about tax day tea parties planned for southeast Kansas. Citizens of Southeast Kansas, join me in sending Washington a message against this outrageous, irresponsible and out of control Government Spending. Meet with your family, friends, and other fiscal conservatives from 4 to 6 pm on April 15th, at the…
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Wichita Downtown Revitalization Steering Council Formed
Read more: Wichita Downtown Revitalization Steering Council FormedIf you thought Wichita had too many councils, commissions, boards, and advisory councils, get ready for another. At yesterday’s meeting of the Wichita City Council, Mayor Carl Brewer announced the formation of the Wichita Downtown Revitalization Steering Council.
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Wichita City Arts tech studio proposed
Read more: Wichita City Arts tech studio proposedRandy Roebuck, in a presentation at the Wichita city council workshop, promoted the idea of a “digital oasis” in Wichita. It would be a place where people can go to get free help with technologies such as cell phones and computers
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Passage of budget stabilization bills indicates broad support for state savings account
Read more: Passage of budget stabilization bills indicates broad support for state savings accountThe free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity-Kansas released the following statement in response to Senate passage of a budget stabilization fund. “AFP has been advocating for the passage of a budget stabilization fund since its inception,” said AFP-Kansas state director Derrick Sontag. “It’s encouraging that our legislators see the importance of establishing a rainy day…
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Articles of Interest
Read more: Articles of InterestEducation reform, downtown Wichita arena, Kansas smoking ban, downtown developers.