Tag: Government spending
Kansas highway spending
A look at actual spending on Kansas highways, apart from transfers.
State government employees in Kansas
Kansas has more state government employees per resident than most states, and the trend is rising.
Wichita checkbook updated
Wichita spending data presented as a summary, and as a list.
Local government employment in Kansas
Kansas has nearly the highest number of local government employees per resident, compared to other states.
Wichita Eagle calls for a responsible plan for higher taxes
A Wichita Eagle editorial argues for higher property taxes to help the city grow.
Hugh Nicks: Misinformed, or lying?
Analysis of criticism by Hugh Nicks, a candidate for Sedgwick County Commission, demonstrates that the candidate is either misinformed or lying.
Is the pursuit of intergovernmental grants wise?
Is the pursuit of intergovernmental grants wise? Would local governments fund certain programs if the money was not seen as “free?”
Kansas candidate briefings
Recently Kansas Policy Institute, along with Americans for Prosperity and Kansas Chamber of Commerce, held a series of briefings for candidates for the Kansas Legislature.
Kansas government employees
Kansas has a lot of government employees when compared to other states, and especially so in education.