Author: David Hicks
Governor vetoes “Help Not Harm Act”, GOP leaders promise override attempt
Labeling it “divisive legislation,” Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 63, the so-called “Help Not Harm Act,” which would prohibit…
Evergy seeks $196 million rate increase, its second hike in two years
In a filing to the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), Evergy is asking for an electric rate increase of $196.4 million…
Is KSDE response to schools on expansion of ICE investigations fear-mongering?
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has provided guidance to school districts on how to respond to a recent…
Free legal hotline for Kansas school board members discussed by panel
Kansas school board members confronting legal issues in their positions now have access to a free hotline, courtesy of the…
Legislature passes “Help Not Harm Act” outlawing gender-affirming treatment, setting up showdown with governor
Healthcare providers will be prohibited from treating a child whose gender identity is inconsistent with the child’s sex if Senate…
“Students, not Systems:” School Choice rally brings hundreds to state capitol
Donning their familiar yellow scarves, hundreds of students and school choice supporters from around the state gathered outside the Kansas…
Senate Tax Committee approves capping annual valuation increases to 3%
The Kansas Senate Tax Committee cleared the first hurdle for major property tax reform in the state by approving a…
Topekan Will Pope, 1,500 other January 6th protestors pardoned by President Trump
Hours after taking office for his second term as president, Donald Trump issued a flurry of executive orders, one of…
Paola School Board poster removal policy brings anxious protestors to meeting
The USD 368 Paola school board policy of removing non-instructional posters inside school property drew protests from supporters of the…
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%,…