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Governing by extortion destroys freedom
By Dave Trabert, Kansas Policy Institute. Merriam-Webster defines extortion as the “… exaction of money or property through intimidation or undue exercise of authority.” It’s illegal for individuals or corporations to engage in extortion, but some governments are increasingly using forms of extortion to exact higher taxes, make citizens more dependent […]
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Bankrupting America: There’s an app for that
If you spot government waste and you have an iPhone, you can make a difference. There’s now an app for that. Bankrupting America is, according to its website, “an educational project that explores the policies hindering economic opportunity and growth in America. The project focuses on the causes of the country’s […]
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Without government, there would be no change: Wichita Mayor
It’s worse than President Obama saying “You didn’t build that.” Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer tells us you can’t build that — not without government guidance and intervention, anyway. When President Barack Obama told business owners “You didn’t build that,” it set off a bit of a revolt. Those who worked […]
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Kansas needs to focus on growth when wrapping up session
As the Kansas Legislature prepares to end its 2013 session, budgetary and taxation issues remain to be resolved. It’s important that the legislature resolve these issues in a way that positions Kansas for economic growth, rather than retaining the policies that have led to stagnation compared to other states. First, let’s […]
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Sales tax increase isn’t necessary
By Dave Trabert, Kansas Policy Institute. What a difference a year makes. Last May, Governor Brownback signed historic tax reform legislation that would reduce state income taxes by roughly $800 million in its first full year. As the legislature returns this week, the debate is about how much of the last […]
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Entrepreneurial activity, Kansas vs. other states
Entrepreneurship is important for a growing and dynamic economy. The performance of Kansas in entrepreneurial activity is not high, compared to other states. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation prepares the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity. According to the Foundation, “The Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity improves over other possible measures […]
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