Tag: Kansas legislature
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Kansas budget solution overlooked
As Kansas prepares for a legislative session that must find ways to balance a budget in the face of declining revenues, not all solutions are being considered.
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Wichita, again, fails at open government
The Wichita City Council, when presented with an opportunity to increase the ability of citizens to observe the workings of the government they pay for, decided against the cause of open government, preferring to keep the spending of taxpayer money a secret.
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Wichita could do better regarding open government, if it wants
Wichita, if it wanted to, could provide greater transparency and access to open government.
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In Wichita, a quest for campaign finance reform
Actions of the Wichita City Council have shown that campaign finance reform is needed. Citizen groups are investigating how to accomplish this needed reform, since the council has not shown interest in reforming itself.
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In Wichita, confusion over air traffic statistics
The Kansas Affordable Airfares program is promoted by Wichita and Sedgwick County government despite problems with the data and statistics used to evaluate the program.
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Sedgwick County Commission: Let’s not vote today
At the October 31 meeting of the Sedgwick County Commission, Karl Peterjohn introduced a measure that would let the Kansas Legislature know that the commission supports improving the tax climate in Kansas, and specifically would limit property tax growth. But electoral politics forced a delay in a vote.
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Wichita-area legislators on government efficiency
Candidates say they are opposed to government waste and inefficiency, but don’t always vote that way when given the opportunity to take action.
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Kansas Democrats mailing again, and wrong again
It’s campaign season, and mail pieces are flying fast, replete with more Kansas Democratic errors.
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Electing Kansas legislators: Education issues
Before Kansas voters can decide who should represent them in the state Legislature, we must have accurate information. This is especially important when it comes to which candidates will make responsible decisions about how to improve our schools, writes Dr. Walt Chappell.
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Kansas Democrats mail in error
Two mailings by the Kansas Democratic Party citing the voting records of Kansas House of Representatives candidates hold not only the usual hyperbole and spin, but also factual errors.
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Capitalism and business: The same thing?
Is “capitalism” and “business” the same thing? Most people would probably answer yes, but that’s a mistake.
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Charges of slashing Kansas school spending
In their campaigns, Kansas Democrats are charging that school spending has been slashed.