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Kansas Wind Power Economic Benefit in Perspective
Read more: Kansas Wind Power Economic Benefit in PerspectiveAn editorial in the Wichita Eagle that promotes wind power as an economic benefit for for Kansas contains some reasoning that deserves examination before we commit to the author’s cause.
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Protest Pork in Kansas
Read more: Protest Pork in KansasUpdate: Report and photos of the event are here. ?A protest has been scheduled for ep. Dennis Moore?s office (D-KS) in Overland Park, KS on Sat. the 21st at 10 am in response to his support of the Stimulus Package.? Not many more details are available, but the post is from Michelle Malkin at Calling…
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Articles of Interest
Read more: Articles of Interest25 random things about covering a capital murder trial. Wichita Eagle reporter Ron Sylvester offers surprising insights into covering a capital murder trial in a small Kansas city. The Misdirection of Resources and the Current Recession. From a talk given by Mario J. Rizzo. “I believe that recent experience supports the claim that the economist…
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The “Watchful Eye” Fallacy
Read more: The “Watchful Eye” Fallacy“In his inaugural address on January 20, 2009, Barack Obama said: ‘Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control.’…
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Kansas needs a budget stabilization fund
Read more: Kansas needs a budget stabilization fundEarlier this week we learned that the state has suspended its income tax refunds and may not be able to pay state employees due to our poor state finances. We believe this indicates a budget stabilization fund is necessary.
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Kansas school spending outpaces inflation
Read more: Kansas school spending outpaces inflationKansas school spending per pupil far outpaces inflation. According to the government school lobby, however, it’s still not enough, as shown in Kansas Education Lobby Always Prowling for Tax Dollars.
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Kansas GOP Senate nominee may be matter of personality
Read more: Kansas GOP Senate nominee may be matter of personality“Discerning any major differences between Kansas GOP Reps. Jerry Moran and Todd Tiahrt requires a microscope, but as the Senate primary between them builds steam, wedges are beginning to be laid.” Analysis of the 2010 Kansas Republican Senate race from The Hill: Kansas GOP Senate nominee may be matter of personality.
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Should Wichita Identify Superintendent Finalists?
Read more: Should Wichita Identify Superintendent Finalists?When USD 259, the Wichita public school district, draws criticism from the Wichita Eagle’s Rhonda Holman, you know they’ve really done something wrong. Her column of today (Identify finalists for superintendent) requests that the Wichita school district make public the names of the finalists in its search for superintendent. Her request is likely to remain…
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Articles of Interest
Read more: Articles of InterestUpside Down Economics (Thomas Sowell) “From television specials to newspaper editorials, the media are pushing the idea that current economic problems were caused by the market and that only the government can rescue us. … What was lacking in the housing market, they say, was government regulation of the market’s ‘greed.’ That makes great moral…
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Free Speech May Cost Kansas Citizen $7500
Read more: Free Speech May Cost Kansas Citizen $7500The Kansas Meadowlark reports on a troubling situation at the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission. As reported in the story, Kansans may be faced with two unpleasant options: If you uncover corruption of violations of campaign finance statutes, you will be forced to choose between two difficult options. 1. Either turn the matter over to the…
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Kansas Education Lobby Always Prowling for Tax Dollars
Read more: Kansas Education Lobby Always Prowling for Tax DollarsIn Topeka, the Kansas Association of School Boards rarely misses an opportunity to reach deeper into the taxpayer’s pocket. The same goes for the Kansas National Education Association, the teachers union.
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Kathleen Sebelius to Health and Human Services, says New York Times
Read more: Kathleen Sebelius to Health and Human Services, says New York Times“President Obama has settled on Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, a key ally with a record of working across party lines, as his top choice for secretary of health and human services, advisers said Wednesday.” See Kansas Governor Is Top Choice for Secretary of Health.