Tag: Kansas state government
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Charter schools in Kansas, and a victory for speech and association
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: Kansas has essentially no charter schools. Here’s why we need them. AFP Foundation scores a victory for free speech and association. Episode 120, broadcast June 5, 2016.
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Kansas senate candidate forum
At the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: A candidate forum for Republican Candidates for Kansas Senate, districts 27 and 31.
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At Pachyderm: Legislative wrapup
Rep. Mark Kahrs, Rep. Marc Rhoades, and Sen. Ty Masterson briefed the Wichita Pachyderm Club on the 2016 session of the Kansas Legislature.
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Wichita student/teacher ratios
Despite years of purported budget cuts, the Wichita public school district has been able to improve its student/teacher ratios.
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Kansas state school board member should practice what he preaches
A Kansas State School Board member urges political leaders to “tell the whole story” but doesn’t practice what he preaches, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute..
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HB 2615 is a Bi-Partisan Healthcare Solution that Governor Sam Brownback should Support
If Governor Brownback wants to chalk up another win for individual liberty, signing HB 2615 is the best way to do it, writes Andrew Brown of Foundation for Government Accountability.
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Kansas economic development programs
Explaining common economic development programs in Kansas.
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Under Goossen, Left’s favorite expert, Kansas was admonished by Securities and Exchange Commission
The State of Kansas was ordered to take remedial action to correct material omissions in the state’s financial statements prepared under the leadership of Duane Goossen.
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Kansas state tax collections, compared
An interactive visualization of tax collections by state governments shows Kansas distinguished from some of its neighbors.
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Kansas continues to snub school choice reform that helps the most vulnerable schoolchildren
Charter schools benefit minority and poor children, yet Kansas does not leverage their benefits, despite having a pressing need to boost the prospects of these children.
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Economic indicators in the states
During this century the Kansas economy has not kept up with the national economy and most neighboring states.
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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.