Tag: Corporate welfare
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Economic development incentives questioned at Sedgwick County Commission
Economic development incentives receive discussion at a meeting of the Sedgwick County Commission.
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Sedgwick County Commission to consider corporate welfare as economic development
The Sedgwick County Commission will consider embracing corporate welfare as its economic development strategy.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday March 28, 2011
Today: Wichita Eagle endorsements; Wichita City Council this week; Sedgwick County commission this week; Kansas judicial selection; Kansas Department of Labor computer system; General Electric: no taxes for me; Freeloaders come in all types; New York City may seek waiver from ObamaCare; Economic freedom and a better life; government investment specialty.
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Cabela’s CID should not be approved in Wichita
Outdoor retailer Cabela’s will ask the Wichita City Council to create a Community Improvement District (CID) for its benefit. The city should not approve this transfer of taxation — recognized as a public function — to a private entity for its exclusive benefit.
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Eastgate CID should not be approved in Wichita
Community Improvement Districts represent using the power of government for private benefit, and the Wichita City Council should not approve them.
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Wichita again to bet on corporate welfare as economic development
The Wichita City Council may take action that promotes corporate welfare and the city’s economic development policy.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday January 31, 2011
Today: Some downtown Wichita properties plummet in value; Kansas Days; Mises University; “Rosa Parks moment” for education; the state against blacks; politics and city managers; Wednesdays in Wiedemann; Professor Cornpone; Government bird chirping.
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Wichita city manager Robert Layton on the air
Wichita city manager Robert Layton discusses city issues and takes questions from callers.
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Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer: State of the City 2011
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer delivers his 2001 State of the City address.