Author: David Hicks
“A Republic, If You Can Keep It”: Larry Reed discusses America’s founding, preserving our liberty in inaugural PELA lecture
The initial event of the Pearson-Eby Liberty Academy (PELA) welcomed author and President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education…
Inspired by a Hutchinson issue, HB 2451 would prohibit using taxpayer funds to advocate passage of ballot initiatives
Inspired by actions taken by USD 308 Hutchinson in a recent bond election, House Bill 2451 would prohibit local governments,…
As student achievement declines, report shows NEA funnels millions to social justice causes, supports anti-ICE protest
An investigation by a nonpartisan watchdog group has uncovered millions of dollars in union funds spent by the National Education…
Lt. Governor Toland won’t assure Kansans they won’t see tax increases from Chiefs stadium deal
Lt. Governor David Toland, who in his dual role as state Commerce Secretary was the architect of the STAR Bonds…
Kansas DCF officials won’t comment on how they’ll prevent a child care scandal as discovered in Minnesota
With the child care fraud scandal engulfing Minnesota, we asked officials in the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)…
WYCO denies media request for Chiefs emails on move to Kansas
Wyandotte County has refused a request from KMBC Channel 9 for email communications exchanged with the Chiefs regarding the team’s…
Eureka elementary students cautioned that Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk are not role models
In a class project to identify their role models, students at Marshall Elementary School in Eureka, who first listed slain…
USD 501 gave a nearly $1 million early retirement package to deputy superintendent “to mitigate the financial impact to the district”
Topeka USD 501 Deputy Superintendent Larry Robbins’ 2024 retirement package will eventually cost the district nearly $1 million when it…
Kansas State Board of Education won’t say who authorized spending thousands for a private law firm to investigate, reprimand board member
The Kansas State Board of Education apparently paid thousands of dollars to the Overland Park law firm of Gates Shields…
Three Seward County commissioners resign following protests over their votes to increase property taxes
A trio of Seward County commissioners abruptly resigned their seats on December 15th, three months after each voted to increase…
$2 billion for the Chiefs moving to Kansas; property tax relief remains elusive
Ending months of speculation about their future home once their lease expires at Arrowhead Stadium, the four-time Super Bowl Champion…
Poll: Americans favor Education Savings Accounts by a 3:1 margin
A poll commissioned by the yes.everykid.foundation finds that Americans want Education Savings Accounts by more than a 3:1 margin, with…
USD 469 Board Member Amy Cawvey says $20K investigation of her was a politically-motivated waste of money
Superintendent Marty Kobza of Lansing USD 469 allegedly spent more than $20,000 on an investigation of board member Amy Cawvey,…
FDA official’s claim Covid vaccine killed at least 10 children creates firestorm
An internal memo leaked to the media, written by Vinay Prasad, MD/MPH (Master of Public Health), Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation…
Back to Basics: McPherson Middle School trades Chromebooks for pencil and paper
Citing an effort to improve academic, social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes, next quarter McPherson Middle School will require 6-8th graders…
Department of Homeland Security now investigating Coldwater Mayor Ceballos for election fraud, perjury
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has joined the investigation of Coldwater Mayor Jose Ceballos on charges that he…
Kansas hides SNAP data from USDA despite evidence of nationwide fraud, but it made over $1 million selling driver’s license information in 2024
Kansas and 20 other states refuse to comply with U.S. Department of Agriculture requests for demographic information, even with disclosures…
Marion County pays $3 million to settle lawsuit over 2023 raid on Marion County Record
In a case reported nationwide, hailed for its effects on First and Fourth Amendment rights and freedom of the press,…
Oklahoma has assessment limit and much lower property taxes than Kansas
With their property tax bills arriving in the mail, Kansans are paying far more than their neighbors in Oklahoma, which…
Indiana touts 3rd grade reading gains; Kansas lowers proficiency standards and skirts state law
Third-grade reading proficiency is at 87% in Indiana, a phenomenal increase of five points over a year ago. In Kansas, only…
Federal court rules Salina violated Cozy Inn’s First Amendment rights in UFO-themed mural case
The City of Salina unconstitutionally restricted the free speech of a century-old hamburger restaurant when it decided UFO-themed artwork on…
USD 259 board members respond to Kobach letter questioning district’s transgender policies
The Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has notified the USD 259 School District in Wichita of allegations it…
Federal judge says part of Kansas Constitution dealing with Convention of States violates U. S. Constitution
A section of the Kansas Constitution requiring a 2/3 majority in the House and Senate to call for a Convention…
Kansas Justice Institute urges Winfield USD 465 to allow a Turning Point USA affiliate
The Kansas Justice Institute (KJI), like The Sentinel, a subsidiary of Kansas Policy Institute, has sent a letter to the…