Tag: Kansas legislature
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Wichita City Council speaks on blight
Wichita City Council members speak in opposition to Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s veto of Senate Bill 338, which would have given cities additional power to take property.
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Rich States, Poor States, 2106 edition
In Rich States, Poor States, Kansas continues with middle-of-the-pack performance, and fell sharply in the forward-looking forecast.
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Governor Brownback steps up for property rights
Senate Bill 338 opens the door for serious abuse in Kansas. Governmental authority to take property from one private citizen and give it to another private citizen should be limited, but this bill would have the effect of expanding such authority without adequate safeguards, wrote Kansas Governor Sam Brownback in his veto message.
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Kansas support for higher education
How does Kansas state support for higher education compare to other states?
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At Pachyderm: Kansas Legislature education chairs to speak
This week the Wichita Pachyderm Club features the chairs of the Kansas Legislature’s two education committees.
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Opinion: GOP economics devastated Kansas
An op-ed on the Kansas economy needs context and correction.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Markets or government, legislative malpractice, and education reform
Do corporations prefer markets or big government? Legislative malpractice in Kansas. Education reform, or lack thereof.
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Governor Brownback, please veto this harmful bill
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback should veto a bill that is harmful to property rights, writes John Todd.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Bob’s shaking his head, Wichita water woes, and the harm of teachers unions
There are a few things that make Bob wonder. Then, a troubling episode for Wichita government and news media. Finally, the harm of teachers unions.
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Kansas teachers union objects. Strenuously.
Here are a few items from today’s missive from Kansas National Education Association, the teachers union, along with commentary.
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Kansas Supreme Court judicial selection
Kansas progressives and Democrats oppose a judicial selection system that is used by U.S. Presidents, both Democrats and Republicans.
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Power of Kansas cities to take property may be expanded
A bill working its way through the Kansas Legislature will give cities additional means to seize property.