Tag: Robert Layton
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It hasn’t worked, but Wichita will do it again
Wichita’s record of using economic development incentives is poor, but the city will probably continue.
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WichitaLiberty.TV August 25, 2013
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV, host Bob Weeks leads viewers through the first two chapters of Henry Hazlitt’s book “Economics in One Lesson,” using cartoons created by Amanda BillyRock. It’s about looking at not only the immediate effects but at the longer effects of any act or policy; and tracing the consequences of that policy…
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Wichita’s evaluation of development team should be reconsidered
The evaluation matrix released for a project to be considered next week by the Wichita City Council ought to be recalculated.
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Wichita: No such document
When asked to provide documents that establish the city’s proclaimed policy, Wichita city hall is not able to do so, leaving us to wonder just how policy is made.
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In Wichita, economic development policies are questioned
The City of Wichita asks for citizens to trust that it has policies in place that will be followed.
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Wichita economic development and the election
As Wichitans decide their preference for city council members, voters should take a look at the numbers and decide whether they’re satisfied with our city’s performance in economic development.
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Downtown Wichita economic development numbers questioned
Wichita needs to be concerned why the city’s political and bureaucratic leadership is not “forthcoming and honest” with citizens regarding economic development results.
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Wichita economic development solution, postponed
Wichita leaders have identified what they believe is a solution to economic development, but have not implemented that solution effectively, in their own words.
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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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Open records again an issue in Kansas
Responses to records requests made by Kansas Policy Institute are bringing attention to shortcomings in the Kansas Open Records Act.
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Wichita WaterWalk apartment deal not good for citizens
Wichita is ready to consider another giveaway to politically-connected interests at the expense of citizens and taxpayers.
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Wichita City Council can’t judge airport contract
Wichita’s mayor and nearly all city council members face conflicts of interest affecting a decision on a construction contract for a new airport terminal.