Tag: Wichita city council
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Wichita water supply good through 2050, they said
A document created in March 2013 — at the time the city warned that its major water source might soon go dry — touts an expensive investment that is part of a “plan to ensure that Wichita has the water it needs through the year 2050 and beyond.”
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Southeast High School decision a test of beliefs
One aspect of the decision whether Wichita High School Southeast should be moved or renovated in place is this: What about the environment?
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For our own good: No rain, please
There are those who are so sure of the righteousness of their prescriptions for others’ behavior, they will torment themselves when good things happen.
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USA vs. You: The problem of overcriminalization
Overcriminalization is a threat to the liberty of Americans. A new booklet from Heritage Foundation explains.
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Visioneering asks for money. Let’s ask these questions.
When Visioneering Wichita asks the Sedgwick County Commission for funds this week, commissioners may want to ask a few questions about how well the Wichita-area economy has performed, compared to the peers that Visioneering has selected
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How did Wichita water situation develop?
It’s vitally important that Wichita develop a plan for an abundant water supply. At the same time, we ought to be asking, as does Johnny Stevens, how this problem developed.
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Wichita and peer GDP growth
Compared to its peers, the government sector in Wichita is growing fairly quickly, but the private sector is growing slowly
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Wichitans taxed into a lower standard of living
To the extent that rebates fund the replacement of fully-functional toilets, civilization takes a step backwards, thanks to the Wichita City Council.
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Wichita personal income growth benchmark
Visioneering Wichita uses per capita income growth as a benchmark of economic progress.
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Wichita begins rebates and regulation
Instead of relying on market forces, Wichita imposes a new tax and prepares a new regulatory regime.
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Wichita water, a few thoughts
As Wichita grapples with water issues, it’s important that the city realize that abundance is better than austerity and punishment.
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Wichita job growth and Visioneering peers
Wichita has set ambitious goals in job growth, but it doesn’t seem that the Visioneering program has produced results. But apparently Wichita government officials are satisfied.