Search results for: “historic tax credits”
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Decoding Duane Goossen
The writing of Duane Goossen, a former Kansas budget director, requires decoding and explanation. This time, his vehicle is “Rise Up, Kansas.”
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Written testimony regarding Senate Bill No. 58 (Wichita downtown arena tax)
I realize that the voters in Sedgwick County voted for the arena sales tax increase. I believe, however, there is ample reason why you should vote against the tax. The idea of the taxpayer-funded arena came about so fast in the summer of 2004 that there was little thought given to the underlying issues. I…
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Public opinion on Wichita sales tax
As Wichita prepares to debate the desirability of a sales tax increase, a public opinion poll finds little support for the tax and the city’s plans.
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Kansas Tax Revenue, November 2023
For November 2023, Kansas tax revenue was 1.1 percent higher than November 2022, and 2.1 percent lower than estimated.
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Wichita legislative forum highlights differences in approach to government spending
Yesterday over 200 people packed a room at Wichita State University to attend a forum of Wichita-area Kansas state legislators. The meeting was chaired by Representative Steve Brunk, a Republican who represents Bel Aire and parts of far northeast Wichita.
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Tax increases will cost Kansas jobs, economic freedom
As Kansas struggles to deal with a budget deficit, Democrats and even some Republicans are proposing tax increases, particularly an increase — temporary, they say — in the sales tax. A common argument advanced is that an extra one cent tax on every dollar spent will hardly be noticed. The one cent tax used to…
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Kansas tax overhaul skeptics
Skepticism about the need for tax overhaul in Kansas is often based on misconceptions, as illustrated in a Wichita Eagle editorial.
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Pompeo: Impending tax increases threaten economic growth and jobs
An impending increase in federal income tax rates will harm economic growth and job creation, writes U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo.
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In Wichita, campaigning for a tax, then asking for exemption from paying
Having contributed $5,000 to persuade Wichita voters to raise the sales tax, a company now seeks exemption from paying any sales tax.
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Psychological and Rhetorical Analysis: Kansas Governor Candidates Masterson and Holscher
Ty Masterson and Cindy Holscher took the same stage, one question apart, at a Kansas oil and gas forum. This two-track analysis decodes their psychological signatures and the persuasion architecture behind their answers — from statistical overload to populist repetition.
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How to pay for special tax treatment in Wichita
Mr. Mayor, members of the city council, I ask that you not vote to approve this request for a tax abatement, and that you cease this practice altogether. Alternatively, I ask that you adopt a practice that will help realize the costs of these actions. It is no doubt difficult to compete with other states…
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Kansas tax revenue, July 2021
For July 2021, Kansas tax revenue was 38.6 percent less than July 2020. There are important caveats to consider.