Two groups working to create a more competitive economic environment in Kansas are Americans for Prosperity, Kansas and Kansas Policy Institute. Their video commercial from earlier this year that explains the urgent situation in Kansas is below.
This month American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the fifth edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. As in the past, Kansas performs in the middle of the pack in one measure, below average in another, with little or no progress achieved in making Kansas competitive with other states.
Ward Baker, a political operative based in the Nashville area, has been named to the team coordinating activities between the Republican National Committee and the Mitt Romney campaign. Washington Post political blog “The Fix” reports this morning that Baker will … Continue reading →
While many believe that free markets tend to produce monopolies, it is actually government that is the grantor and protector of monopoly rights. Market competition works against monopoly power.
Tomorrow, members of the Republican Party of Iowa’s Caucus Review Committee will meet in Ankeny to begin the process of reviewing caucus procedures and suggesting any necessary changes that can improve the presidential caucuses. The 17-member committee has been divided into three subcommittees that cover public information, operations and tabulation, and training. The Caucus Review [...]
Tomorrow, members of the Republican Party of Iowa’s Caucus Review Committee will meet in Ankeny to begin the process of reviewing caucus procedures and suggesting any necessary changes that can improve the presidential caucuses. The 17-member committee has been divided into three subcommittees that cover public information, operations and tabulation, and training. The Caucus Review [...]
By Steven Mikulan The Frying Pan
Over the past week retail giant Walmart has squirmed in the unflattering news spotlight. There was a wave of stories about one of Walmart’s Thai shrimp distributors treating its workers as little more than captive lab…