Tag: Economic development
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For Wichita’s David Burk, subsidy machine is working again
For Wichita real estate developer David Burk of Marketplace Properties, being on the receiving end of sweetheart lease deals with the City of Wichita is becoming a habit.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday August 15, 2011
Today: Kansas economic development welfare promoted; “Birth of Freedom” screening; Kansas Republicans meet; Wichita City Council; Kansas values to be topic of speech; Libertarianism explained.
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Sweatshops best alternative for some workers
While sweatshops are not the place most Americans would choose to work, they are often the best alternative available to workers in some countries. Pay is low compared to U.S. standards because worker productivity is low, and the process of economic development will lead to increases in productivity and pay. But most policies promoted to…
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Wichita City Council bows to special interests
Yesterday’s meeting of the Wichita City Council revealed a council — except for one member — totally captured by special interests, to the point where the council, aided by city staff, used a narrow legal interpretation in order to circumvent a statutorily required public hearing process.
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Wichita city council to decide between rule of law, or rule by situation
Tuesday’s Wichita City Council meeting will provide an opportunity for the mayor, council members, and city hall staff to let Wichitans know if our city is governed by the rule of law and proper respect for it, or if these values will be discarded for the convenience of one person and his business partners.
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Wichita’s letter of intent for Douglas Place LLC
The City of Wichita intends to issue a letter of intent, and then later on hold a public hearing concerning the items in the letter. This effectively makes the public hearing meaningless.
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Sedgwick County budget: there are ways to save
There are many ways that Sedgwick County could save money, from eliminating unnecessary programs to starting to use outsourcing.
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Job creation at young firms declines
A new report by the Kauffman Foundation holds unsettling information for the future of job growth in the United States.
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Despite allegations, Wichita’s Dave Burk remains favored
Wichita developer David Burk remains in favor at city hall despite allegations.
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Kansas Capitol renovations
The arguments of proponents of spending on the renovation of the Kansas Capitol building are mistaken.
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Kansas airports’ economic impact
A report on the economic impact of airports in Kansas grossly exaggerates the numbers.