Category: News
Kelly backs down, releases SNAP data to feds
After months of intransigence, the administration of Governor Laura Kelly has finally turned over the Supplemental Assistance for Needy Families…
Kansas House again tries to eliminate revenue-neutral law with HB 2745
The Kansas House of Representatives is once again trying to strip transparency from the Kansas property tax system by voting…
Kansas Senate votes overwhelmingly to put assessment limit amendment on the ballot
The Kansas Senate voted overwhelmingly to move forward with a proposed constitutional assessment limit that would restrict taxable assessed valuation…
U.S. Attorney Ryan Kriegshauser: ICE protestors be aware of limitations to First Amendment
Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have become commonplace recently, both nationally and locally, and there have been…
Olathe schools refuse to answer questions about ‘student-led’ walkout that ended in violence
A “student-led” walkout on Feb. 20 at Olathe Northwest High School to protest immigration enforcement ended in a violent altercation…
SB 329 would reform the appraisal process
A tax attorney says one small change in the law could have far-reaching implications on the property appraisal process. Senate…
Inspector General: KDHE sent 740,000 unsolicited voter registration packets from 2022-2025 to Medicaid recipients
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), which administers the state‘s Medicaid program as well as other public health…
Kansas Bankers Association joins campaign against capping credit card rates
The Kansas Bankers Association is joining a nearly $1 million ad campaign against a credit card bill sponsored by Democrat…
SB 408 would give parents, children freedom to be independent
In the last few years there have been several cases in which parents have been investigated for simply allowing their…
New Wichita fire station $1 million over budget before construction begins and Chief Snow won’t explain
A new fire station in Wichita appears to be at least $1.25 million over budget — before construction even begins…
House Bill 2745 eliminates revenue-neutral, rewards tax increases up to 3%, makes larger increases subject to protest petition
The House Taxation Committee yesterday approved a bill that will lead to property tax increases for many Kansans by eliminating…
SB 421 protects students’ rights to free expression in K-12 public schools
Last fall’s controversy at Marshall Elementary School in Eureka, in which elementary students reportedly had their freedom of speech protections denied, inspired SB…
Kansas House Bill 2385 would allow cities and counties to impose earnings tax for theoretical property tax relief
The Kansas House Taxation Committee heard testimony on a bill that allows cities and counties to impose a 1% earnings…
“Our elected officials seem to be working harder representing the Chiefs than their taxpayers”
Leaders in Wyandotte County and Olathe easily approved using sales tax revenue to contribute to the financing package to relocate…
KSBRC conducts second successful superintendent search
The Kansas School Board Resource Center (KSBRC) has conducted its second successful search to assist a district in hiring a…
Detransitioner wins $2 million in landmark New York malpractice case, after proving she was coerced by doctor, psychologist
Detransitioner Fox Varian, who, as an autistic 16-year-old suffering from gender dysphoria, identified as a boy and underwent a double…
Kansas schools hit with email scam
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation confirms it is investigating an email scam that targeted several school districts in the state.…
Audit finds Kansas has exceeded federal SNAP error rates since 2019
A recently released report from the Kansas Legislative Division of Post Audit found problems with the error rate in the…
“Angry White Male Studies” course at KU appears to run counter to KBOR directive
A three-credit-hour course being offered at the University of Kansas, entitled “Angry White Males Studies,” is raising eyebrows as the…
Kansas House wants to establish compensation fund for nurses ‘harmed’ by State Board of Nursing
According to the Sunflower State Journal, budget writers for the Kansas House of Representatives have agreed to set aside $1…
“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…
Lansing board of education and superintendent declined action to curb student violence
Despite a reported uptick in student violence at the elementary level, the Lansing USD 469 declined to take action at…
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,…
School funding almost $19,000 per student, cash reserves hit $1.33 billion, enrollment declines, and employment increases
Data from the Kansas Department of Education shows school funding for the 2024-25 school year set another record at $8.65…