Tag: Kansas Department of Commerce
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Personal income in Kansas and Wichita
Personal income in Wichita and Kansas has declined.
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Kansas government data may not be available
There is a movement to increase the transparency of government in Kansas, but there’s much to be done, starting with attitudes.
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PEAK benefits across Kansas
The use of PEAK, a Kansas economic development incentive program, varies widely among counties.
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Wichita job growth
Wichita economic development efforts viewed in context.
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Economic development incentives at the margin
The evaluation of economic development incentives in Wichita and Kansas requires thinking at the margin, not the entirety.
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CID and other incentives approved in downtown Wichita
The Wichita City Council approves economic development incentives, but citizens should not be proud of the discussion and deliberation.
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Reforming economic development in Wichita
In this excerpt from WichitaLiberty.TV: Can we reform economic development in Wichita to give us the growth we need?
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In Wichita, campaigning for a tax, then asking for exemption from paying
Having contributed $5,000 to persuade Wichita voters to raise the sales tax, a company now seeks exemption from paying any sales tax.
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Wichita economic development, the need for reform
An incentives deal for a Wichita company illustrates a capacity problem and the need for reform.
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Figeac Aero economic development incentives
Wichita politicians, economic development officials, and civic leaders bemoan the lack of incentives Wichita can offer. A deal under consideration illustrates what is really available.
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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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To Wichita, a promise to wisely invest if sales tax passes
Claims of a reformed economic development process if Wichita voters approve a sales tax must be evaluated in light of past practice and the sameness of the people in charge. If these leaders are truly interested in reforming Wichita’s economic development machinery and processes, they could have started years ago using the generous incentives we…