Tag: Kansas state government
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Kansas school test scores, in perspective
We hear a lot about how Kansas shouldn’t strive to become more like Texas, especially regarding schools. But how do schools in these states compare?
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Size and growth of Kansas economy, by industry
An interactive visualization of the composition of the Kansas economy, by industry.
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Kansas budget solution overlooked
As Kansas prepares for a legislative session that must find ways to balance a budget in the face of declining revenues, not all solutions are being considered.
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Wichita, Kansas, and national job growth
Wichita, Kansas, and national job growth.
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Wichita economic growth, in comparison
How does economic growth in Wichita compare to the state and nation?
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Kansas can improve its budget process
Kansas should improve its budgeting process.
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Flight options from Wichita decline, compared to nation
A program designed to bring low air fares to Wichita appears to meet that goal, but the unintended and inevitable consequences of the program are not being recognized.
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In Wichita, confusion over air traffic statistics
The Kansas Affordable Airfares program is promoted by Wichita and Sedgwick County government despite problems with the data and statistics used to evaluate the program.
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Mixed message on Southwest subsidies
Now that Southwest Airlines has announced that it will offer service in Wichita, the question is this: Will Southwest tap the subsidy?
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Wichita-area legislators on government efficiency
Candidates say they are opposed to government waste and inefficiency, but don’t always vote that way when given the opportunity to take action.
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Kansas Democrats mailing again, and wrong again
It’s campaign season, and mail pieces are flying fast, replete with more Kansas Democratic errors.