Tag: Kansas state government
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Religion and politics; two subjects that divide friends and family members alike
If we really want to protect religious freedom in our country, then we should elect candidates who will defend the rights of all citizens to practice whichever religion they choose. That is true religious liberty, writes Eileen Umbehr.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute on the Kansas budget
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute talks about KPI’s recent policy brief “A Five-Year Budget Plan for the State of Kansas: How to balance the budget and have healthy ending balances without tax increases or service reductions.”
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Kansas sales tax on groceries is among the highest
Kansas has nearly the highest statewide sales tax rate for groceries. Cities and counties often add even more tax on food.
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You, too, may be a Kansas budget analyst
To help Kansans understand the options for future Kansas budgets, Kansas Policy Institute has produced a calculator that lets voters experiment with scenarios of their own making.
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Kansas school spending updated for 2014
Updated figures for Kansas school spending are now available from the Kansas State Department of Education.
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Where is Duane Goossen, former Kansas budget director?
Kansans are being inundated with the false choice of tax increases or service reductions, all for political gain, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Kansas personal income grows
A recent spurt of growth of personal income in Kansas is welcome, considering the history of Kansas in this regard.
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Kansas economy has been underperforming
Those who call for a return to the economic policies of past Kansas gubernatorial administrations may not be aware of the performance of the Kansas economy during those times.
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Kansas schools shortchanged
Kansas schools could receive $21 million annually in federal funds if the state had adequate information systems in place.