Search results for: “historic tax credits”
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Hassett Defends Economy, Touts Tax Cuts, and Vouches for Pulte as DNI in White House Gaggle
Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett made sweeping economic claims outside the West Wing on June 2. Our fact-check finds his GDP figure off by 2.5×, his $3,000 wage gain disputed, and his Bill Pulte DNI defense dodges credentials.
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Rich States, Poor States 2012 edition released
This month American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the fifth edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. As in the past, Kansas performs in the middle of the pack in one measure, below average in another, with little or no progress achieved in making Kansas competitive with other states.
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Kansas lags fiscally again
Kansas is once again falling behind. The growth in state tax receipts has allowed the legislature to increase state spending. This revenue growth could also provide some much needed tax relief to try and make this state’s fiscal climate more competitive.
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In Kansas and Wichita, there’s a reason for slow growth
If we in Kansas and Wichita wonder why our economic growth is slow and our economic development programs don’t seem to be producing results, there is data to tell us why: Our tax rates are too high.
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Tax reform and simplification
Our tax system has a bias against saving and investment. That slows capital formation and wage growth.
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Fact-Checking Claims in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (July 2025)
In July 2025, President Donald Trump and Republican leaders advanced a sweeping legislative package nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” encompassing tax changes, immigration measures, and budget provisions. Supporters tout it as a historic boon for American taxpayers and security, while opponents warn of severe consequences. Below we examine several major claims related to…
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Wichita City Council April 7, 2026: Robot Dog Vote, Parking Garage Delay, Land Bank Dissolution
The April 7 Wichita City Council meeting ran nearly seven hours, producing a split 4-3 vote to purchase one SPOT robotic dog for WPD, a unanimous delay on the EPC downtown parking garage deal over contractual concerns, and a 4-3 vote to begin dissolving the Wichita Land Bank.
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Kansas STAR bonds vote tests beliefs in capitalism, economic freedom
An upcoming vote in the Kansas Legislature, possibly today, will let Kansans know who is truly in favor of economic freedom, limited government, and free market capitalism — and who favors crony capitalism instead.
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Wichita-area legislative meeting report, commentary
Wendy Aylworth provides reporting and analysis from Saturday’s meeting of the South-central Kansas Legislative Delegation with citizens. Protesters adamantly in favor of a one cent per dollar sales tax increase crowded the sidewalk outside the South-Central Kansas Legislative Forum Saturday morning. Some wore purple shirts and some held signs reading “A Penny for Education” and…
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In Kansas, explanations for tax collections may vary
Kansas officials have explanations for low tax collections, but don’t mention the same contributing factor when touting high collections.