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United States manufacturing jobs
Read more: United States manufacturing jobsDuring the first two years of the Trump administration, United States manufacturing jobs grew at a monthly rate of 15,833 in 2017 and 22,000 in 2018. For 2019, through September, the monthly rate is 4,556.
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In Wichita, more tax increment financing
Read more: In Wichita, more tax increment financingThe Wichita city council will consider expanding an existing TIF, or tax increment financing district.
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Newsletter for October 6, 2019
Read more: Newsletter for October 6, 2019Here is your fresh edition of the newsletter from Voice For Liberty. This edition is dated October 6, 2019.
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What the Block 1 amendment says about downtown Wichita
Read more: What the Block 1 amendment says about downtown WichitaThe amending of a retail lease tells us a lot about the economics of downtown Wichita.
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From Pachyderm: Wichita school board candidates
Read more: From Pachyderm: Wichita school board candidatesFrom the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: Candidates for the board of USD 259, the Wichita public school district. This was recorded October 4, 2019.
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Contribute to a campaign, get (nearly) free rent
Read more: Contribute to a campaign, get (nearly) free rentCitizens may not have noticed that a campaign contributor to Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell received a large benefit from the city this week.
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Wichita jobs and employment, August 2019
Read more: Wichita jobs and employment, August 2019For the Wichita metropolitan area in August 2019, the labor force is up, the number of unemployed persons is down, the unemployment rate is down, and the number of people working is up, all by small amounts, when compared to the same month one year ago. Seasonal data shows small increases in labor force and…
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City code on ethical conduct in Wichita
Read more: City code on ethical conduct in WichitaWichita has a city code governing ethical conduct by council members, but it seems to have no teeth.
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The power and influence of the Wichita mayor
Read more: The power and influence of the Wichita mayorWhen pursuing a large Wichita city contract, did the winning company lobby all council members, or primarily Mayor Jeff Longwell?
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Newsletter for September 29, 2019
Read more: Newsletter for September 29, 2019Here is your fresh edition of the newsletter from Voice For Liberty. This edition is dated September 29, 2019.
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Metro Monitor for Wichita, 2019 edition
Read more: Metro Monitor for Wichita, 2019 editionIn a report looking at the economics of the 100 largest metropolitan areas, Wichita often ranks near the bottom.
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From Pachyderm: Wichita mayoral candidates
Read more: From Pachyderm: Wichita mayoral candidatesFrom the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: Wichita mayoral candidates Jeff Longwell and Brandon Whipple. This audio presentation or podcast was recorded on September 27, 2019.