Tag: Industrial Revenue Bonds
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Wichita presents industrial revenue bonds
A presentation by the City of Wichita regarding IRBs is good as far as it goes, which is not far enough.
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Freestanding emergency room in Wichita closes
The conversion of a medical facility should receive city scrutiny due to tax breaks granted based on its original use.
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Sedgwick County tax exemptions
Unlike the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County has kept track of its tax exemptions.
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It’s not the bonds, it’s the taxes
A Wichita Eagle headline reads “Wichita aircraft supplier plans 45 new jobs with $7.5 million bond request,” but important information is buried and incomplete.
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From Pachyderm: Economic development incentives
A look at some of the large economic development programs in Wichita and Kansas.
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Wichita business press needs to step up
If a newspaper is going to write a news story, it might as well take a moment to copy and paste information from a city council agenda packet. Especially when what is missing from the story is perhaps the most important information.
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How much will this cost Wichita taxpayers?
How much, if anything, do tax abatements cost?
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Free standing emergency department about to open in Wichita
A project in Wichita received substantial subsidy from taxpayers. How have public policy issues been reported?
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Sedgwick County’s David Dennis on economic development
Following the Wichita Mayor, the Chair of the Sedgwick County Commission speaks on economic development.
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Naftzger Park project details
The city has finalized a proposal for a development near Naftzger Park. It includes a few new and creative provisions.
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Delano catalyst site
A development near downtown Wichita may receive subsidy through four different avenues.
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Spirit expands in Wichita
It’s good news that Spirit AeroSystems is expanding in Wichita. Let’s look at the cost.