Tag: Subsidy
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Wind tax credit promotes expensive electricity
Conservative and free-market groups are asking Congress to oppose extending the Production Tax Credit for production of electricity from wind.
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Tax increment financing district (TIF) resources
Resources on tax increment financing districts, or TIF.
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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 should reject Bowllagio TIF district
Wichita should reject the formation of a harmful tax increment financing (TIF) district.
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Nation can no longer afford wind tax credit
The nation should end expensive tax credit spending programs that distort markets.
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Capitalism and business: The same thing?
Is “capitalism” and “business” the same thing? Most people would probably answer yes, but that’s a mistake.
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Wichita waltzing waters dedication a chance to reflect
While the dedication ceremonies for Wichita’s Waltzing Waters fountain are promoted as celebrations, we might use this opportunity to review the history and impact of WaterWalk, which has absorbed many millions of taxpayer subsidy with few results.
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Koch articles draw critics, but few factual
Two large articles in the Wichita Eagle regarding Charles and David Koch of Wichita-based Koch Industries have attracted many comments, and many are not based on facts.
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Kerr’s attacks on Pompeo’s energy policies fall short
An op-ed written in favor of the wind production tax credit shows just how difficult it is to replace cronyism with economic freedom.
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Wichita economic development, two stories
Two items on the agenda for the Wichita City Council give an insight into the nature and efficacy of economic development efforts in Wichita.