Tag: Kansas state government
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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.
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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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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.