Tax & Spending Research Archives - Kansas Policy Institute

Perspectives on Economic Development Incentives and Economic Growth in Wichita 0
- Tax & Spending Research
- September 10, 2020
Few regional economies become as specialized as the Wichita economy became – and remains. A confluence of events at the dawn of aviation made Wichita the “Air Capital of the World.” A second confluence of events – primarily the demand for aircraft to fight World War II – meta-sized that identity, creating an economic boom
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Surveying Small Businesses: COVID & Reopening the Kansas Economy 0
- Tax & Spending Research
- August 11, 2020
Kansas business members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) were asked questions regarding their actions and expectations about the COVID crisis. The questions aim to gauge the level of urgency these businesses face in reopening and their greatest concerns moving forward; this paper summarizes and contextualizes their responses. The data suggests that most
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COVID Survey: Small businesses fighting for survival in Kansas 0
- Tax & Spending, Tax & Spending Research
- July 16, 2020
“Exhausting financial resources before I can revive my business” “Customers are too scared to come out of their house” “Employees are not going to work because they can make more money on unemployment” These quotes from small business owners show their extreme frustration operating in today’s COVID environment. Findings from a COVID survey reveal many
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Green Book 2020: Gov. Kelly Vetoes Relief From Nation’s Highest Property Tax Rate 0
- Tax & Spending, Tax & Spending Research
- June 8, 2020
With school closures, businesses shuttered for months, and inconsistent unemployment relief, Kansans’ well-being is in serious trouble. Governor Kelly’s history of denying Kansans tax relief and most recent action to veto the legislature overwhelming approval of property tax relief will only make matters worse. Our 2020 Green Book summarizes what 20+ years of Governor Kelly-like
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KPI releases 2019 Green Book 0
- Tax & Spending Research
- May 6, 2019
While comparing economic activity among the 50 states one glaring fact sifts through amid the details: States that spend less, tax less…and they have better economic performance. Each year in what we call the Green Book, KPI explores the relationship between economic growth and the size of government. Why do some state economies do better than
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KPI acquires The Sentinel 0
- Tax & Spending Research
- January 14, 2019
After two years of operating as an independent entity, The Sentinel has become a subsidiary of Kansas Policy Institute. Additional resources and editorial guidance from KPI will enhance The Sentinel’s ability to hold government and media accountable in Kansas, with expanded coverage of local government issues. Jack Cashill will continue his association with The Sentinel
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