Author: Danedri Herbert
Brownback To Meet with McConnell Today
Gov. Sam Brownback will meet with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today, but the Governor’s Office isn’t releasing information…
Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Kobach Fundraiser
President Donald Trump is a blue collar billionaire, according to his son, Donald Trump Jr. “He’s very much more like…
CNN Makes False Claims in Opposing Small Business Tax Cut
It’s easy to sound convincing when you’re not constrained by the truth. Such is the case in a recent piece…
“Air” McCaskill Fires Up Private Plane, Attempts to Hide Flights
Sen. Claire McCaskill, a Missouri Democrat, took steps to hide the use of her family’s private plane from the public,…
KU Now Accepting Applications for Social Justice Fellows
The University of Kansas is seeking Social Justice Fellows, the Office of Multicultural Affairs announced recently. The social justice fellows…
Former Kansas Gov. Sebelius Unloads on Clintons
Former Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius endorsed Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in glowing terms in 2016, but Sebelius is singing…
Wichita District Gives Superintendent $14K Raise
The Wichita Superintendent of Schools is getting a raise. The USD 259 Board of Education hired Superintendent Alicia Thompson five…
State Funds But School Boards Decide How Money Is Spent
Despite an influx of state aid to public schools, some districts will spend less on instruction as a percentage of their total…
Estes on Tax Reform: Comparisons of KS Reform to Federal Reform Inaccurate
Comparing Kansas tax reform to federal efforts at a tax code overhaul is comparing apples to giraffes, because the two…
Foundation Predicts Jobs, Income Growth with Tax Reform Plans
The American Tax Foundation predicts Congressional tax reform plans would grow wages, add jobs, and increase GDP. The foundation’s projections are based…
Hays School District Voters Shoot Down Bond Proposal
Hays School District voters torpedoed a $78.5 million school bond issue on Tuesday, but it looks like another bond issue…
KS State Aid Per Pupil Soars to Record High
State aid to Kansas public schools topped $4 billion last school year, a record that’s likely to be smashed this…
KU Calls in Law Enforcement on Segways to Combat Campus Carry
A slew of police officers wearing bike helmets and riding Segways is making students feel safer on the University of…
Turnout in School Board, Municipal Elections a Mixed Bag
Kansas lawmakers moved municipal and school board elections from the spring to the fall hoping it would result in a…
Wyandotte County Voters Toss Incumbent Mayor
For the first time in 30 years, Wyandotte County voters rejected an incumbent mayor. David Alvey, a private school administrator…
Kansas Democratic Party Hit with Fines Following Audit
The Kansas Democratic Party will pay $19,000 in fines to the Federal Election Commission. The fines stem from an FEC…
Hoaxer Painted His Own Car with Racist Graffiti at K-State
A black man painted racist graffiti on his own car parked near Kansas State University, police determined. Dauntarius Williams, 21,…
JoCo IT Blocks Kansans for Life Site at Polling Station
When Eric Teetsel went to vote at the Heritage Center, formerly King Louie, he attempted to pull up the Kansans…
KS Officials Estimate Rosier Budget Picture
The Kansas Consensus Revenue Estimating Group projects the state will bring in about $220 million more than previously anticipated. The…
Legislative Leaders Name Members of Interim School Finance Committee
Eleven lawmakers will be tasked with making school finance recommendations to the Kansas Legislature. The interim committee will meet three…
Ethics-Challenged Chief Justice Lectures Troops on Ethics
The Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice, Lawton Nuss, lectured about 35 military legal specialists on ethics via video conference. The…
Special Interim Committee Will Examine School Finance
The Legislative Coordinating Council agreed to convene a special study committee to examine the most recent Kansas Supreme Court ruling.…
Hutch News Writes Love Letter to Former Editor-Turned-Representative
The Hutchinson News wrote a glowing story about Hutchinson state Rep. Jason Probst. The Democrat stepped down as the Hutchinson…
Social Justice Radical Endorses Welder in Kansas Congressional Race
Cornel West is endorsing Democratic candidate Brent Welder, in Kansas’ Third Congressional District race. Republican Kevin Yoder currently holds the…