Tag: Kansas state government
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In Wichita, historic preservation tax credits an inefficient form of developer welfare
As part of the subsidy plan for Douglas Place, a downtown Wichita hotel being proposed, developers plan to make extensive use of historic preservation tax credits to fund their project. This form of developer welfare, besides being inefficient, is largely hidden from public view.
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Pay-to-play laws are needed in Wichita and Kansas
In the wake of scandals, some states and cities have passed “pay-to-play” laws. These laws often prohibit political campaign contributions by those who seek government contracts, or the laws may impose special disclosure requirements. But Wichita and Kansas have no such laws.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Tuesday August 16, 2011
Today: Future of Kansas insurance exchange; Concern over Wichita spending; Kansas governor praises wind power; Corporate taxes; How the racism charge is used.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Monday August 15, 2011
Today: Kansas economic development welfare promoted; “Birth of Freedom” screening; Kansas Republicans meet; Wichita City Council; Kansas values to be topic of speech; Libertarianism explained.
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Leading index for Kansas economy improves
An indicator of future economic growth in Kansas has improved, not only in comparison to past values, but also compared to the national value and values for surrounding states.
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Kansas budget director on budget, fiscal reform
Steve Anderson, Kansas budget director, explains efforts to improve the Kansas budget.
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Job creation at young firms declines
A new report by the Kauffman Foundation holds unsettling information for the future of job growth in the United States.
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Kansas Capitol renovations
The arguments of proponents of spending on the renovation of the Kansas Capitol building are mistaken.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Friday July 22, 2011
Today: Republican populism; Cost of space shuttle; Raj Goyle spotted; Media Mogul Charged with First Degree Murdoch; Authority to adjust KPERS benefits; Kansas health insurance exchange; A new day in politics?
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Kansas airports’ economic impact
A report on the economic impact of airports in Kansas grossly exaggerates the numbers.
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Clusters as economic development in Kansas
Is the promotion by Kansas government of industry clusters as economic development good for the future of Kansas?