Tag: Cronyism
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Starwood calls on Wichita
The usual problems with cronyism and corporate welfare come with economic development incentives offered to Starwood, but there are specific problems, too.
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Governing by extortion destroys freedom
Citizens must be persistent and vocal in reminding elected officials of the former or we shall continue to suffer the loss of liberty, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Entrepreneurial activity, Kansas vs. other states
Entrepreneurship is important for a growing and dynamic economy. The performance of Kansas in entrepreneurial activity is not high, compared to other states.
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Wichita sees results of new economic development policy
The first action under a new Wichita economic development policy doesn’t produce economic growth, and in fact, harms the Wichita economy.
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As Southwest arrives in Wichita, something else happens
As Southwest Airllines arrives in Wichita, AirTran Airways leaves. What does that mean?
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Joseph Ashby Show: Mayor Carl Brewer and cronyism
Today on the Joseph Ashby Show, the host had a few comments regarding a television news story about Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer.
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Janet Miller corrects misinformation
A Wichita City Council member sets out to correct misinformation, but instead makes a number of factual errors.
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In Wichita, economic development policies are questioned
The City of Wichita asks for citizens to trust that it has policies in place that will be followed.
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Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer, incorrectly, deflects attention
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer wants to deflect attention away from his actions, and gets his accusations wrong at the same time.