Tag: Kansas state government
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What is truth on education finance in Kansas?
One must wonder how much of Kansas’ and the nation’s student achievement woes are attributable to political self-interest and putting a higher priority on institutions than on the needs of individual students, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Kansas base state aid is only a part of spending
Using base state aid per pupil as the only measure of school funding leads to an incomplete understanding of school spending in Kansas.
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What incentives can Wichita offer?
Wichita government leaders complain that Wichita can’t compete in economic development with other cities and states because the budget for incentives is too small. But when making this argument, these officials don’t include all incentives that are available.
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Kansas school finance formula explained
The updated version of the formula that will be used by the Kansas State Department of Education to determine student weighting in the coming school year is presented below.
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Kansas state government spending
Click here to use this interactive visualization. Source is Kansas Fiscal Facts.
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McGinn, as committee chair, was not for performance measures
A 2011 Kansas bill could have increased the accountability of state government, but committee chair Carolyn McGinn wasn’t in favor.
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Women for Kansas voting guide should be read with caution
If voters are relying on a voter guide from Women for Kansas, they should consider the actual history of Kansas taxation and spending before voting.
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The Kansas economy under guidance of moderates
Before wishing for a return to the “good old days,” let’s make sure we understand the record of the Kansas economy.
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Recommended: Kansas Meadowlark
Kansas Meadowlark is the best site for aggregation of Kansas-centric news and opinion.
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Job growth in the states and Kansas
Let’s ask critics of current Kansas economic policy if they’re satisfied with the Kansas of recent decades.
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Third annual Kansas Freedom Index released
The third annual Kansas Freedom Index takes a broad look at voting records and establishes how supportive state legislators are regarding economic freedom, student-focused education, limited government, and individual liberty.
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Kansas expenditures, compared to others
Spending by Kansas state and local governments has grown faster than in most other states.