Author: David Hicks
SCOTUS hears First Amendment case on minors’ access to pornographic websites
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Texas law that seeks to protect minors from the sexual content on adult…
Survey shows 72% of Kansans support reducing fluoride in water systems
Once considered vital to the prevention of tooth decay, the addition of fluoride to public water systems is now losing…
Kansan Will Pope, awaiting trial on Jan. 6th charges, invited to Trump inauguration
Topekan Will Pope, indicted on federal charges stemming from the January 6, 2021 protest at the U.S. Capitol, has been…
“A colossal win for women and girls across the country”: Federal judge strikes down Biden Administration’s addition of “gender identity” to Title IX protections
The U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) attempt to add “gender identity” to the Title IX prohibition of sex discrimination has…
New book offers 8 Things to Know about Running for School Board to would-be candidates
One out of three Kansas students are below grade level in reading and math. Only 18% of high school graduates…
Leavenworth superintendent says reductions in student body led to district’s $5 million shortfall
Leavenworth USD 453 Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams told city leaders his district is facing a $5 million budget deficit this…
Augusta school district staffer arrested for alleged sexual assault of student
William A. Wetzel, of Augusta, a school bus aide for USD 402, was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a…
Bipartisan claim: Governor Kelly circumvented legislature with secret offer to KC Chiefs
In an era of political dissension, two Kansas House members, one Democrat and one Republican, have joined forces in criticizing…
Counties approved legislative priorities for 2025
The Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) set its legislative priorities for next year at a recent conference in Wichita. Among…
Kansas nurse Elaine Gebhardt celebrates Freedom of Speech victory as nursing board investigation ends
The Kansas Board of Nursing (KSBN) has declined to take action against Elaine Gebhardt, RN, ending a two-month investigation into…
Russell County property owner, county appraiser square off before Board of Tax Appeals
Rising property valuations and resulting tax increases were recently discussed before the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) in Topeka.…
“W-o-m-e-n” or “w-o-m-y-n”? Scripps says either is correct for 3rd grade Spelling Bee
If a third-grader competing in next spring’s Scripps Spelling Bee spells the word “women” as “womyn” they will advance to…
“Devastating” drops in American 4th grade, 8th grade math scores on TIMSS international test
An international study of 650,000 4th and 8th graders from 64 countries shows plummeting math scores at both grade levels…
Lyndon School Board votes to terminate superintendent following his arrest for child endangerment
The Lyndon USD 421 Board of Education has approved the termination of Superintendent Bradley Marcotte following his suspension after his…
JOCO commissioners increase their salaries 23% after Election Day
After the votes were counted and elections decided, Johnson Countians discovered their property taxes were increasing an average of 5.6%,…
Kansas nurse Elaine Gebhardt claims First Amendment protection in state board probe of her social media posts
Registered Nurse Elaine Gebhardt has received notice she is under investigation by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN). The…
KSDE and KASB promote DEI and Critical Race Theory principles
The Kansas State Board of Education told the Legislature that the principles of Critical Race Theory (CRT) are not used…
HERO brings churches, educators together to offer Christian alternatives to public education
The Heartland Education Reformation Organization (HERO) offers another School Choice alternative by connecting churches and Christian educators to provide Creative…
Survey: Voters dissatisfied with K-12 achievement results, want choice and local decisions
A pre-election poll of 1,000 registered voters nationwide by the yes. every kid. foundation found overwhelming discontent with the direction of…
ACLU won’t address its conflicting views on abortion and the death penalty
Court filings by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other activists seek to overturn the Kansas death penalty, in…
Kansas Legislature aims for improved efficiency by starting this year on next year’s state budget
The Special Committee on Legislative Budget will convene in November and December with hearings on state agency spending requests with…
Olathe School District officials dodge questions on possible state law violation on student restroom usage
Questions following multiple reports from parents who say Mission Trail Middle School officials in Olathe are allowing a biological girl…
USD 469 board member skeptical state education department will drop unproven Second Step program
Following an email exchange with Dr. Ben Proctor of the Kansas State Department of Education KSDE), Lansing school board member…
Johnson County approves $3.9 million in homeless aid without regard to legal immigration status
The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorized nearly $4 million in housing assistance to address homelessness, stipulating that…