Tag: Sam Brownback
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In Wichita, revealing discussion of property rights
Reaction to the veto of a bill in Kansas reveals the instincts of many government officials, which is to grab more power whenever possible.
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Wichita City Council speaks on blight
Wichita City Council members speak in opposition to Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s veto of Senate Bill 338, which would have given cities additional power to take property.
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Governor Brownback steps up for property rights
Senate Bill 338 opens the door for serious abuse in Kansas. Governmental authority to take property from one private citizen and give it to another private citizen should be limited, but this bill would have the effect of expanding such authority without adequate safeguards, wrote Kansas Governor Sam Brownback in his veto message.
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Kansas support for higher education
How does Kansas state support for higher education compare to other states?
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Opinion: GOP economics devastated Kansas
An op-ed on the Kansas economy needs context and correction.
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Governor Brownback, please veto this harmful bill
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback should veto a bill that is harmful to property rights, writes John Todd.
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Kansas transportation bonds economics worse than told
The economic details of a semi-secret sale of bonds by the State of Kansas are worse than what’s been reported.
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This is why we must eliminate defined-benefit public pensions
Actions considered by the Kansas Legislature demonstrate — again — that governments are not capable of managing defined-benefit pension plans.
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Spending and taxing in Kansas
Difficulty balancing the Kansas budget is different from, and has not caused, widespread spending cuts.