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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.
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In the Wichita school district, supplies must be really tight
Read more: In the Wichita school district, supplies must be really tightTwo questions: With $13,000 to spend each year per pupil, why do teachers have to spend their own personal money on supplies? Does the Wichita school district really have to rely on the teachers union for supplies such as paper?
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Wichita Tea Party on Tax Day Flyer
Read more: Wichita Tea Party on Tax Day FlyerSusan Estes has created a printable flyer to promote the Wichita tea party protest on tax day, April 15. Click on Wichita Tea Party Planned for Tax Day, April 15 to learn more about the event. Thanks to Susan Estes for creating the flyer, and for the great imagery. It hints of one of the…
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Articles of Interest
Read more: Articles of InterestStimulus, invisible hand, Kansas wind.
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Free to Choose
Read more: Free to ChooseMilton Friedman’s best-selling book Free to Choose: A Personal Statement is based on a television series by the same name. This book, and the television episodes, are important works that explain the importance of economic and political freedom. You can view the television episodes at IdeaChannel.tv by clicking here.
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Wichita downtown arena contract seems to require Sedgwick County approval
Read more: Wichita downtown arena contract seems to require Sedgwick County approvalSedgwick County, owner of the Intrust Bank Arena (the downtown Wichita arena), has a five-year contract with SMG that outsources the management of the arena. Yesterday, SMG announced a 10.5 year lease with the Wichita Thunder hockey team. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, and SMG is resisting their release, as explained in Wichita Eagle…