Why Kansas fears Washington will steal Boeing's tanker work

A recent article in the KansasReporter.org speculates that Kansas is fighting an uphill battle with Washington to become site for Boeing's airborne tanker construction program. Boeing is considering whether to close its Wichita plant and move the tanker completion program planned for Wichita to the Puget Sound area. The reason for that Kansas' concern? Washington is more business-friendly than Kansas. Washington business-friendly? Yes, the article cites Washington's lower taxes and higher ranking in a nationwide study of states' taxation policy. But isn't it a well-established mantra uttered by the business lobby that Washington is uncompetitive because of burdensome taxes? … Read more »