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Category Archives: local news
Weeks’ take on the New Yorker/Koch profile misses the point
Bob Weeks, whose blog is the voice of the hard right in Wichita, apparently believes the much-discussed New Yorker profile is discreditable with two words: global warming. While the company’s stance on global warming and affiliation with the Tea Party … Continue reading
Koch is incoherent on cancer and carcinogens
I think ProPublica hits the mark (as usual) with this take on the New Yorker’s profile of Koch Industries. (Update: Another view on the New Yorker piece, via Ron Sylvester via Walter Olson.)
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Nine moderate Kansas incumbents beat back Chamber-endorsed challengers, but the far right claims victory
Of the Kansas candidates scored by Americans for Prosperity, eleven were incumbents targeted by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce. The highest AFP “budget, spending and taxes” rating in the group, according to Project VoteSmart, was Deena Horst’s 60. Horst was … Continue reading
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How high is the temperature, papa? 107 in Wichita, and rising…
Stan Finger just tweeted that Wichita has a new record high for August 2. He notes the previous record was 106 in 1970. It’s probably worth pointing out that the number of record highs being set across the United States … Continue reading
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Voting, not taxes, the real issue with Hartman
I’ve been critical of posts at wichitaliberty.org on various occasions, but I think Bob Weeks has a very strong post up this morning, Hartman state tax issue still a little bit murky. The problem with Cochran’s initial question is that … Continue reading
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One way to improve bike culture
Build a better bike path: “The 17km path and a second viewing platform at Ormiston Gorge were officially opened by Parks and Wildlife Minister Karl Hampton on Wednesday. The projects were both completed by local contractors at a cost of … Continue reading
It’s Landwehr v. Manning in the 91st
I profiled Landwehr here, and I haven’t heard back from her opponent yet, but a post on his views is in the works on account of his name, Dan N. Manning, showing up on the candidates list here.
Is Landwehr running in the 91st district?
While no candidate has formally filed to run for the 91st District’s seat in the Kansas house, Brenda Landwehr would appear primed to extend her unbeaten streak, which dates back to 1994. Being new to the area and having no … Continue reading
Weeks’ sauce: defending McFarlane
“There’s a distinction between being convicted of a crime and pleading guilty.” — Voice For Liberty in Wichita’s defense of Robert “Bud” McFarlane, who opened his home for this fundraiser for congressional candidate Mike Pompeo. “You are correct that pleading … Continue reading