Kansas Department of Commerce Archives

Personal income in Kansas and Wichita

Personal income in Wichita and Kansas has declined.

There is a movement to increase the transparency of government in Kansas, but there’s much to be done, starting with attitudes.

The use of PEAK, a Kansas economic development incentive program, varies widely among counties.

Wichita economic development efforts viewed in context.

The evaluation of economic development incentives in Wichita and Kansas requires thinking at the margin, not the entirety.

The Wichita City Council approves economic development incentives, but citizens should not be proud of the discussion and deliberation.

In this excerpt from WichitaLiberty.TV: Can we reform economic development in Wichita to give us the growth we need?

Having contributed $5,000 to persuade Wichita voters to raise the sales tax, a company now seeks exemption from paying any sales tax.

An incentives deal for a Wichita company illustrates a capacity problem and the need for reform.