At this week’s meeting of the Wichita City Council, underperforming companies that have received economic incentives was at issue.
Wichita grants incentives — usually in the form of an escape from paying property taxes — to companies. Usually there are conditions attached to the incentives, such as a certain amount [...]
We often make the mistake of thinking of the Taliban as an inexorable part of Afghan culture, but the Taliban have only existed for about 15 years. They are a young organization, especially for Afghanistan’s ancient and tradition-rich culture, and the Taliban’s roots do not reach far. [...]
U.S. firms that compete globally are barred by federal anti-corruption law from extending certain favors toward would-be foreign buyers. Yet the Pentagon, for example, waives such limits for foreign bidders including the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co, complains Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Goddard. “If you [...]
The City of Wichita has a feature on its website that lets citizens receive timely and useful information by email, instead of requiring citizens to continually check the site for updates.
Its name is “MyWichita.” It’s available as a link in the right-hand column of the city’s website, or [...]
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