Search results for: “historic tax credits”
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In Wichita, pro-sales tax campaign group uses sales tax-exempt building as headquarters
While “Yes Wichita” campaigns for higher sales taxes, it operates from a building that received a special exemption from paying sales tax.
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Power, Resentment, and the Trump Shield: A Political Psychology Analysis of the 2026 Kansas Republican Governor’s Debate
Trump’s endorsement was less a credential than a weapon — Ty Masterson wielded it across nearly every topic at the 2026 Kansas Republican governor debate. A two-track analysis decodes all four candidates’ psychology and persuasion before August 4.
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Community improvement districts in Kansas
In Kansas Community Improvement Districts, merchants charge additional sales tax for the benefit of the property owners, instead of the general public.
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Kansas tax revenue experiences effects of pandemic response
For April, Kansas retail sales tax collections fell by 8.2 percent from last April, and much income tax revenue is deferred to July.
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Guest post: The Sedgwick County Downtown Arena Sales Tax
(It has been suggested that the following message, which I have sent as email to all Kansas State Senators and Representatives, may be of interest to you. The article, as written and sent, does contain some minor inaccuracies, both in fact and in interpretation; but this merely shows that those of us who relied on…
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Wichita city council discusses economic development incentives
Last week a Wichita company that’s expanding made an application for industrial revenue bonds and accompanying property tax abatements. The company’s application wasn’t timely, and for that reason is not likely to receive the requested help. The discussion surrounding the item provides insight into city council members’ ideas about the role of the city in…
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End the wind production tax credit
If wind power cannot compete on its own after 20 years without costly special privileges, it never will, writes Lamar Alexander And Mike Pompeo.
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Increase our awareness of taxes
As the annual tax season is upon us, we should take a moment to examine our level of awareness of the taxes we pay.
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Kansas tax revenue, August 2020
For August 2020, total Kansas tax revenue fell by 43 percent from July, reflecting the tax deadline postponement from April to July.
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In Wichita, here’s what tax decrement means
New research explains what you may have wondered: What is tax “decrement” financing?
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A look at a David Dennis campaign finance report
It’s interesting to look at campaign finance reports. Following, a few highlights on a report from David Dennis, a candidate for Sedgwick County Commission.
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Tax increment financing in Wichita benefits few
In Wichita, tax increment financing (TIF) benefits few at the expense of many.