Tag: Subsidy
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Wichita business press needs to step up
If a newspaper is going to write a news story, it might as well take a moment to copy and paste information from a city council agenda packet. Especially when what is missing from the story is perhaps the most important information.
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Free standing emergency department about to open in Wichita
A project in Wichita received substantial subsidy from taxpayers. How have public policy issues been reported?
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In Wichita, spending semi-secret
The Wichita City Council authorized the spending of a lot of money without discussion.
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Sedgwick County’s David Dennis on economic development
Following the Wichita Mayor, the Chair of the Sedgwick County Commission speaks on economic development.
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In Wichita, three Community Improvement Districts to be considered
In Community Improvement Districts (CID), merchants charge additional sales tax for the benefit of the property owners, instead of the general public. Wichita may have an additional three, contributing to the problem of CID sprawl.
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Delano catalyst site
A development near downtown Wichita may receive subsidy through four different avenues.
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Spirit Aerosystems incentives reported
Opinions vary on economic development incentives, but we ought to expect to be told the truth of the details.
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Briefs
He didn’t participate Wichita Eagle Opinion Line, November 24, 2017: “The kindest word that can be ascribed to State Senator Susan Wagle, when she criticizes the Kansas Supreme Court? Disingenuous. She never mentions Brownback appointee, Justice Caleb Stegall; he has repeatedly agreed with his colleagues on school finance.” The likely reason Senator Wagle doesn’t mention…
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PEAK, or Promoting Employment Across Kansas
PEAK, a Kansas economic development incentive program, redirects employee income taxes back to the employing company.
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Sales tax incentives yes, but no relief on grocery sales tax
Is it equitable for business firms to pay no sales tax, while low-income families pay sales tax on groceries?
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Wichita Business Journal grants city council excess power
The Wichita Business Journal and the City of Wichita team to provide incorrect coverage and missing analysis.
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Wichita WaterWalk contract not followed, again
Wichita city hall failed to uphold the terms of a development agreement from five years ago, not monitoring contracts that protect the public interest.