Tag: Kansas state government
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Jonathan Williams of American Legislative Exchange Council
Jonathan Williams of American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) explains the goals of ALEC, changes to Kansas tax policy and the results, and the effects of state taxes on charitable giving.
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Kansas fiscal experiment
Those evaluating the Kansas fiscal “experiment” should consider what is the relevant input variable.
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Bombardier can be a learning experience
The unfortunate news of the cancellation of a new aircraft program can be a learning opportunity for Wichita.
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Kansas school support
An interactive visualization of data provided to members of the Kansas 2015 Special Committee on K-12 Student Success.
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Mike O’Neal, President of Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Mike O’Neal, President of Kansas Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the Wichita Pachyderm Club on October 9, 2015. His topic was “The Kansas Budget and Taxes: The 2015 Legislative Session and Looking Ahead to the 2016 Legislative Session.” This is an audio presentation.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Sales tax exemptions, criminal justice reform, and charity
Does the elimination of sales tax exemptions hold the solution to Kansas budget problems? We have a problem with overcriminalization and the criminal justice system. Then, is there a difference between government and charity?
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Where are our documents?
Government promotes and promises transparency, but finds it difficult to actually provide.
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Kansas private nonfarm employment by county
An interactive visualization of private nonfarm employment in Kansas, for each county.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Lack of information sharing by government, community improvement districts, and the last episode of “Love Gov”
Do our governmental agencies really want to share data and documents with us? Community Improvement Districts and homeowners compared. And, the last episode of “Love Gov” from the Independent Institute.
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Kansas Center for Economic Growth and the truth
Why can’t Kansas public school spending advocates — especially a former Kansas state budget director — tell the truth about schools and spending, wonders Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Sales tax exemptions in Kansas
Can eliminating sales tax exemptions in Kansas generate a pot of gold?
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Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes on KPERS
Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes gave a presentation on the status of KPERS, the Kansas State Employees Pension System.