Sales tax increase isn’t necessary
The goal of tax reform is to reduce the overall tax burden, not shift it, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
Archive of posts tagged Sam Brownback
Kansas editorial writers aren’t helping
Recently it has become fashionable for newspapers to carry editorials bemoaning the current state of affairs in Kansas, contrasting the current regime to a tradition of moderation in Kansas governance.
Kansas Governor delivers weekly address
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback delivers the Republican weekly address
Wichita Eagle editorial board on the truth
The Wichita Eagle editorial board holds the governor to a standard that itself is not willing or able to meet.
In Kansas, arguing about the wrong school issues
In Kansas, we argue about school spending issues rather than relying on natural market forces.
Well-intentioned policies do more harm than good
The desire to expand Medicaid is well-intentioned, but will do more harm than good. The plan ignores the realities of the Medicaid system.
Kansas school efficiency task force report
The Kansas Governor’s school efficiency task force has released its recommendations.