Tag: Kansas state government
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In Kansas, voters want government to concentrate on efficiency and core services before asking for taxes
A survey of Kansas voters finds that Kansas believe government is not operating efficiently. The also believe government should pursue efficiency savings, focus on core functions, and spend unnecessary cash reserves before cutting services or raising taxes.
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Kansans still uninformed on school spending
As in the past, a survey finds Kansans are uninformed or misinformed on the level of school spending, and also on the direction of its change.
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Commercial property taxes in Wichita are high
An ongoing study reveals that generally, property taxes on commercial and industrial property in Wichita are high. In particular, taxes on commercial property in Wichita are among the highest in the nation
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Kansas school teacher cuts, student ratios
What has been the trend in Kansas school employment and pupil-teacher ratio?
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In Kansas, school employment rises again
For the fourth consecutive year, the number of teachers in Kansas public schools has risen faster than enrollment, leading to declining pupil-teacher ratios.
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Kansas school spending visualization updated
There’s new data available from Kansas State Department of Education on school spending. I’ve gathered the data, adjusted it for the consumer price index, and now present it in this interactive visualization. Click here to open the visualization in a new window.
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Kansas property tax data, the interactive visualization
Here is an interactive visualization that holds property tax data for Kansas counties from 1997 to 2013.
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Secretary of State vote in Sedgwick County, November 4, 2014
Here’s a map I created of the vote percentage Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach received by precinct.
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Governor vote in Sedgwick County, November 4, 2014
Here’s a map I created of the vote percentage Governor Sam Brownback received by precinct.