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Presentation giving an overview and utilization statistics on three Kansas Department of Commerce programs for economic development in Kansas.

"Though the problem of militancy in Pakistan initially began with the Kashmir dispute, it exploded with the encouragement of jihad to fight the Soviets in Afghanistan in the 1980s. When the 9/11 attacks prompted the U.S. to invade Afghanistan with Pakistan's support, it grew exponentially. This paper argues that Pakistan can overcome this problem through a comprehensive approach by redefining its policy for dealing with militancy in Pakistan. The paper begins by first defining militancy and clarifying how the paper uses the term. It then examines the causes of militancy in Pakistan, ranging from internal to external factors and how militancy has affected the state at home and abroad. Based upon the paper's analysis, it then recommends ways Pakistan can address these factors to allow it to put the genie of militancy back in the bottle. These recommendations include the resolution of the Kashmir issue, the improvement of Pakistan's governance, and the provision of international support."--Abstract.

Discusses law requiring local planning commissions to develop plans of conservation and development (CGS 8-23).

The report provides a democratic explanation for the crisis and the EU's failure in successfully addressing it so far. It argues that the solution to the crisis and the future of EU governance must depart from a renewed justification of the project of European integration which must be founded on its democratic and justice enhancing potential. It criticizes two mainstream models of governance for the Euro area and explains the advantages and political viability of an alternative model based on a new EU budget, new EU policies, more EU politics and a more effective political authority. The financial solidarity necessary for any successful model of governance of the EU must be detached from transfers between states and related, instead, to the wealth generated by the process of Economic integration.

"At a high level, the Commission regulates public utilities, commercial motor vehicles, oil and gas and serves as the state's energy office. ... In addition to the high-level economic regulatory mission, the Commission is a quasi-judicial agency that hears and decides cases in all these areas."

Presentation describing the various tax, economic development, rural development, and energy incentives and grants provided by the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Presentation "on our efforts to develop the Rural Opportunity Zones Program, and provide an update on the progress of the program to this point."

Testimony "to discuss the role that the Department of Commerce can have in advancing the question - Is upgrading our state's computing capacity a viable activity and will it benefit the private sector in this state, particularly from an enhanced research and development standpoint."

Presentation "submitting written responses to questions resulting from testimony I gave on Jan. 17 about economic development activities at the Department of Commerce."

Survey taken to "confirm the potential benefits to Kansas business with enhanced computing capacity invested in our university IT infrastructure, and evaluate support for industrial collaborations between companies and universities throughout the state of Kansas."

Presentation "to discuss the development and implementation of the Innovation Growth program. ... [and] provide the committee a brief review of the transition of the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation into the Department of Commerce, and lay out the strategy that will proliferate the knowledge and resources that are available to grow wealth in the state. We will also address the mechanism for establishing and tracking performance metrics."

Presentation giving an overview of the Department of Commerce, including their expenditures and successes, their special initiatives, and a list of incentives and programs offered.

Testimony in support of SB 317, "which concerns property taxation and the definition of real and personal property."

Testimony in support of HB 2591, "which would make a short-term, but important, change to income tax credits for businesses in the High Performance Incentive Program (HPIP)."

Testimony in support of legislation "to allow railcars to serve liquor by the drink in Kansas. ... Liquor by the drink will help railcar businesses attract and keep patrons, which promotes economic activity and creates jobs for the state."

Testimony "to express ... support for the reauthorization of the Kansas Sales Tax Revenue (STAR) Bonds Act through July 1, 2017."

Testimony to express "support for the reauthorization of the Kansas Sales Tax Revenue (STAR) Bonds Act through July 1, 2017" and to give "some historical perspective ... regarding the evolution of STAR Bonds."

Testimony in support of HB 2561, "which extends the Kansas Sales Tax Revenue (STAR) Bonds Act until July 1, 2017."

Establishes a Business Tax Policy Review Task Force to review the state's business tax policies to ensure that Connecticut is getting the maximum return on its investments, with an eye toward policies that will make the state even more competitive for future job growth.

Discusses the legislature's major initiatives to counteract the recent economic slowdown.

Executive Reorganization Order issued by Governor Sam Brownback in 2011 abolishing Kansas, Inc. and conferring upon the Secretary of Administration all of the powers, duties, and functions of the abolished agency in order to efficiently conclude the affairs of Kansas, Inc.

Presentation giving an overview of the Department of Commerce budget, as well as the goals, services, and statistical data of the various divisions of the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Presentation giving an overview, including goals, services, and statistics, of the various divisions of the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Pdf document created from a web page at the Kansas Inc. website. providing basic information on the creation, purpose and duties of Kansas Inc.