Tag: Kansas state government
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Kansas governor proposes taxes, smoking ban, green energy projects
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson’s State of the State address Monday proposed two new taxes, a ecomprehensive statewide smoking ban, and a cabinet team to promote green energy projects. He didn’t propose closing tax exemptions, and he made no mention of a way that could help Kansas make it through a fiscal shortfall.
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Kansas news digest
News from alternative media around Kansas for January 11, 2010.
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Kansas legislative scorecards, rankings
As the 2010 Kansas Legislature prepares to convene, Kansans need to know the true voting record of members of the legislature. Legislative scorecards or ratings can be a valuable resource for leaning about the actions and record of legislators.
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Kansas Days schedule announced
Friday and Saturday, January 29 and 30 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka. Saturday is the most important day, with candidates for offices holding receptions starting at 9:30 am, the four congressional district meetings at 11:00 am, and the Kansas Republican Party State Committee Meeting from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There is a…
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Wichita makes case for tax credits
At yesterday’s meeting of the South-central Kansas legislative delegation with government officials, the City of Wichita spent most of its time presenting the case that cuts made to a program of tax credits for historic buildings should be restored.
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Wichita school chief makes plea to Wichita-area legislators
This afternoon, Wichita school superintendent John Allison appeared before the South-central Kansas legislative delegation, explaining Kansas school finance as it applies to the Wichita school district, and offering justification for deciding to join the lawsuit demanding the state spend more on schools. Referring to base state aid per pupil, which has been cut several times…
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Kansas fund balances disputed despite evidence of their existence, benefit
The Wichita Eagle op-ed by Kansas State School Board Member David Dennis (Fund balances won’t save schools) and another by Rhonda Holman dispute evidence that Kansas can make it through the current financial situation by making use of large fund balances in state agency accounts.
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Wichita-area legislators hear a variety of issues
Last night, members of the South-central Kansas legislative delegation heard from citizens in a meeting at the Sedgwick County Courthouse. The 2010 Kansas legislative session starts next week.
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Solution to Kansas budget crisis offered
At a meeting of the South-central Kansas legislative delegation on January 5, 2010, Dave Trabert, president of the Kansas Policy Institute spoke to legislators about ways that Kansas can make it through the upcoming legislative session without raising taxes or cuttine essential services. Following are his remarks. Due to the relatively short time limit given…
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Wichita schools on the funding decrease
How much has Wichita and Kansas public school funding decreased? It depends on who you ask, and the context, too.
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Kansas state budget crisis largely self-inflicted
What should citizens do when they feel that local news media is not covering issues as they should be covered? You could do as I did, starting Voice For Liberty in Wichita. Others start think tanks like the Kansas Policy Institute and its featured projects Kansas Watchdog and Kansas Reporter. Now the Kansas Policy Institute…
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Kansas Policy Institute site launched
The Flint Hills Center for Public Policy, a Kansas-based think tank, recently changed its name to the Kansas Policy Institute. Now the organization’s website, formerly at www.flinthills.org, has changed. The new site is Kansas Policy Institute at www.kansaspolicy.org.