Tag: Kansas state government
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita’s attitude towards empowering citizens, tax credits, and school choice
The City of Wichita’s attitude towards empowering citizens, government spending through tax credits, and school choice in Kansas.
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Kansas school reform
A Wichita economist and attorney offers advice to a committee of the Kansas Legislature on reforming Kansas schools for student achievement.
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Kansas Legislature and Elections: 2016 Preview
Natalie Bright and Marlee Carpenter of Bright and Carpenter Consulting briefed the Wichita Pachyderm Club on the results of the 2015 session of the Kansas Legislature, and what to look for in next year’s session and elections.
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CBPP pushes political viewpoint as economic analysis
The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities (CBPP) is at it again, pushing their political viewpoint disguised as economic analysis, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Kansas at-risk school funding report released
The Kansas at-risk program, which spent $3.6 billion over the past 23 years, failed its mission to improve the performance of the very students it was designed to serve, finds Kansas Policy Institute.
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Kansas cities force tax breaks on others
When Kansas cities grant economic development incentives, they may also unilaterally take action that affects overlapping jurisdictions such as counties, school districts, and the state itself. The legislature should end this.
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Historic preservation tax credits, or developer welfare?
A Wichita developer seeks to have taxpayers fund a large portion of his development costs, using a wasteful government program of dubious value.
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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.