Despite a continuing decline in income tax revenues, a state budget shortfall of $500 million, and another round of budget cuts in the near future, there are still projects being funded that can be classified as downright silly. The Topeka Capital-Journal reported on Friday that the city of Topeka will be going through with a $630,000 project to put up “Welcome to Topeka” signs on at various entry points to the Capital City.

TOPEKA, KAN. – The Kansas chapter of the grassroots group Americans for Prosperity has prepared a ‘policy primer’ to help Kansans understand what Kansas spends on transportation in the state, and how our state compares with others in the region.

Derrick Sontag, AFP-Kansas state director, said Kansas has had a comprehensive highway or transportation plan for twenty years now.

“There are many in Topeka who believe that the simple act of building new roads and highways spurs economic growth, but the numbers suggest otherwise,” he said. “For example, between 2002 and 2006 Kansas ranked eighth in the country in highway spending per capita, yet our Gross State Product growth lagged at 33rd.”

AFP-Kansas and the Flint Hills Center for Public Policy are sponsoring a Wichita film screening for the documentary "Not Evil Just Wrong" as part of the nationwide premiere Oct. 18. This documentary reveals the true human cost of global warming alarmism, and its potential impact on our nation's economy.

We’d like to let you know about an exciting event taking place in Pittsburg next weekend, featuring free food and drinks, live music from local bands, and the opportunity to hear from several special guest speakers. It’s more important than ever for people like you to get involved, learn about the issues and let your elected officials know what you think about what’s going on in Washington.