Tag: subsidies
“Scoop and Score” makes false claim, won’t substantiate rosy economic impact of bringing the Chiefs to Kansas
Much like quarterbacks use the “silent count” in noisy situations near vocal opponents, the organizers of “Scoop and Score” working…
SB 546 would end two business subsidies, cut corporate tax rate
Corporate income taxes in Kansas would be reduced to 5.75%, and two business subsidies — Promoting Employment Across Kansas (PEAK)…
No, Gov. Kelly, your programs are not working
Gov. Kelly says that the growth in the third quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) proves that her programs – primarily, subsidies…
Biden’s proposed budget harms Kansas oil and gas industry
As if Washington hasn’t done enough to cause gasoline prices to spike, President Biden wants to impose further harm on…
No, Gov. Kelly, business isn’t booming in Kansas
With less credibility than Eddie Haskell, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly this week declared that business is booming in Kansas. The…
Rationale of government incentives
Incentives, also known as taxpayer-funded subsidies, are the predominant methods used by government and elected officials to encourage economic development. …
Effectiveness of incentives called into question
Incentives, also called taxpayer-funded subsidies, are ubiquitous in state and local government economic development efforts. The majority of incentives given…
New Subsidized KC Grocery to Replace Old Subsidized Grocery
With much fanfare, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, has started demolition on an old grocery story on Linwood and…