Tag: Kansas state government
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AFP Kansas legislative scorecards released
The Kansas Chapter of Americans for Prosperity has released its legislative scorecards for the 2010 session of the Kansas Legislature. These scorecards rank members of the Kansas House and Senate by the way they voted on selected legislation and amendments.
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Kansas Democrats described as ‘imploding’
Larry J. Sabato, who is director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, is a respected analyst of national who publishes Sabato’s Crystal Ball, an informative look at campaigns and races around the country. In the most recent issue Sabato takes a look at 2010 gubernatorial races and concludes that “There’s now no question…
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Brownback, Colyer announce in Wichita
On Tuesday, United States Senator Sam Brownback formally filed to become a candidate for the Republican party nomination to be governor of Kansas. He also introduced his running mate.
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Kansas Secretary of State candidate Ensley to speak in Wichita
This Friday (June 4) candidate for the Republican party nomination for Kansas Secretary of State Elizabeth “Libby” Ensley will address members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club. Ensley is the Election Commissioner for Shawnee County (Topeka) Kansas.
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Some Kansas high tax zones are over 10%
When the Kansas statewide sales tax is increased effective July 1, there will be a few districts in Kansas where the combined sales tax rate — state, city, county, and any special districts — will be over ten percent. My research shows there will be 55 districts where the combined sales tax will be nine…
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Some Kansas House Members voted for spending, but not the taxes
This year both the Kansas House of Representatives and Senate voted for increased spending and increased taxes. The taxes are primarily in the form of a one cent per dollar increase in the statewide sales tax, scheduled to take effect July 1. When the budget and taxes were debated in the Senate, several senators made…
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At forum, Kansas Secretary of State candidates have different attitudes regarding voter fraud
Last week’s meeting of the Sedgwick County Republican Party featured a forum with the three candidates seeking the Republican party nomination for Kansas Secretary of State. The candidates and links to their campaign websites are J.R. Claeys, Elizabeth “Libby” Ensley, and Kris Kobach. During the forum, the different attitudes of the candidates towards the extent…
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The fight for Kansas jobs
When seeking to bring additional businesses to Kansas, no one champions higher taxes as an additional benefit. The Chamber will always defend Kansas entrepreneurs and taxpayers against policies which inhibit their ability to increase capital investment, grow private-sector jobs and reduce the burden on government services. Responsible government and a friendly business climate can and…
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Kansas News Digest
News from alternative media around Kansas for May 21, 2010.
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Bill Light, facing conservative challenger, withdraws Kansas House bid
The Kansas Republican Assembly blog reports on the withdrawal of Kansas House of Representatives member Bill Light from consideration for re-election.
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Amtrak passenger service shown in Wichita
The possible expansion of Amtrak passenger rail service in Kansas was the topic of a meeting held last night in Wichita. Expansion of rail service in Kansas is controversial, at least to some people, in that any form of rail service requires taxpayer involvement to pay for the service. First, taxpayer funding is required to…
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Kansas Governor, Wichita Eagle: why ‘pigs’ at the trough?
When the Kansas Chamber of Commerce recently referred to the need to control Kansas government spending and taxes, a few politicians and newspaper editorial writers embellished what the Chamber actually said in order to make their own political points.