Tag: Featured
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Pompeo on Obama budget
Rep. Mike Pompeo appeared on Stossel and told the host that President Obama’s budget will leave the U.S. begging for money down the road.
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Kansas school finance lawsuit reaction
News coverage and reaction to the Kansas school finance lawsuit Luke Gannon, et al v. State of Kansas.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita’s missing water, beyond politics and special interests
The people of Wichita have told officials that water is an important issue. What has the city done in this regard? Then, Wichita Mayor Brewer Carl says it’s time to put politics and special interests aside. Is our political leadership capable of this?
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We can predict the loser in the Kansas school lawsuit
No matter which side wins the Kansas school finance lawsuit, we already know who loses: Kansas schoolchildren. The last time schools won a suit, the state lowered its standards for schools.
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Wichita seeks to add more tax to hotel bills
The city of Wichita wants hotel guests to make a “marketing investment” in Wichita by paying a “City Tourism Fee.”
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Special interests struggle to keep special tax treatment
When a legislature is willing to grant special tax treatment, it sets up a battle to keep — or obtain — that status.
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Regulation failure leads to tragedy in Wichita
The City of Wichita implements regulations regarding taxicab driver customer service, but not the regulations that passengers would find really important.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Government planning, taxes, and carbon
The City of Wichita held a workshop where the Community Investments Plan Steering Committee delivered a progress report to the city council. The document holds some facts that ought to make Wichitans think, and think hard. Then: What is the purpose of high tax rates on high income earners? Finally: Advances in producing oil and…
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Wichita Business Journal remodels, features Charles Koch interview
The Wichita Business Journal has relaunched and starts its new life with features on Koch Industries and an extended interview with Charles Koch.