Tag: Corporate welfare
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Sedgwick County, Golf Warehouse, reveal shortcomings in procedure
A decision by the Sedgwick County Commission to grant a forgivable loan of $48,000 to The Golf Warehouse is yet another example of local government relying on corporate welfare as economic development, and exposes how little deliberation is given to making these decisions.
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In Wichita, corporate welfare not needed, after all
Announcement of a new developer proceeding with a Save-A-Lot grocery store project — without any of the subsidies Wichita approved — raises questions as to whether the city’s original offer of public assistance was genuine economic development, or just another instance of corporate welfare.
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Pickens criticism illustrates divide between free markets and intervention
Criticism by energy investor T. Boone Pickens of U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo and Koch Industries continues to illustrate the difference between those who believe in economic freedom and free markets, and those — like Pickens — who invest in politicians, bureaucrats, and the hope of a government subsidy.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday May 23, 2011
Today: Wichita City council; Sedgwick County Commission; Kobach on voter reform in Wall Street Journal; Tiahrt, former Congressman, to address Pachyderms; Wichita speaker lineup set; Blue Ribbon Commission coming to Wichita; School choice cast as civil rights issue; Medicare reform necessary; Science, public agencies, and politics.
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Charles Koch: Advancing economic freedom
Charles and David Koch defend the principles of economic freedom that leads to prosperity for everyone, and warn against the dangers it faces.
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Wichita on corporate welfare, again
An award of $2.5 million by the City of Wichita to aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft to ward off a threatened move to Louisiana stands out as an example of corporate welfare given for its own sake, and not in response to any real threat.
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Hawker Beechcraft to receive subsidy from Wichita City Council
The decision by Kansas and Wichita to grant subsidy to Hawker Beechcraft in order to retain existing jobs is not a cause for celebration, as the state moves away from creating a dynamic economy.
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Kansas Bioscience Authority, protected
The Kansas Bioscience Authority has been protected by Kansas Senate leaders Steve Morris and John Vratil.
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Wichita elections a blow for economic freedom
The victory by Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and other city council members means a win for crony capitalism and a loss for economic freedom in Wichita.
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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.