Tag: Economic development
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A Wichita Shocker, redux
Based on events in Wichita, the Wall Street Journal wrote “What Americans seem to want most from government these days is equal treatment. They increasingly realize that powerful government nearly always helps the powerful …” But Wichita’s elites don’t seem to understand this.
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Legislation to end Economic Development Administration introduced
U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo calls for an end to a wasteful federal economic development agency.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: A downtown Wichita deal shows some of the problems with the Wichita economy
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: We’ll examine the city council’s action regarding a downtown Wichita development project and how it is harmful to Wichita taxpayers and the economy.
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Exchange Place incentives, including free sales tax and an ethics bypass
A downtown Wichita project receives free sales taxes and a bypass of Wichita’s code of conduct for city council members.
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Wichita officials complain of lack of cash for incentives
Wichita has stepped up with cash for incentives when needed, contrary to complaints of economic development officials.
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STAR bonds in Kansas
The Kansas STAR bonds program provides a mechanism for spending by autopilot, without specific appropriation by the legislature.
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Industrial revenue bonds in Kansas
Industrial Revenue Bonds are a mechanism that Kansas cities and counties use to allow companies to avoid paying property and sales taxes.
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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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Making Wichita an inclusive and attractive community
There are things both easy and difficult Wichita could do to make the city inclusive and welcoming of all, especially the young and diverse.