Tag: Kansas City
Chiefs’ stadium deal appears to violate 2019 Kelly executive order
Governor Laura Kelly’s administration is refusing to answer questions about whether it violated Kelly’s 2019 executive order barring across-state-line incentive…
Prairie Village city attorney dismisses ethics complaint against officials who hired him without consulting a disinterested third party
Prairie Village City Attorney Alexander J. Aggen dismissed an ethics complaint against Councilmembers David Robinson, Tyler Agniel, and Ian Graves,…
California climate group seeks to influence Prairie Village city council election
As billionaire Bill Gates is backing off climate alarmism — stating recently that climate change “will not lead to humanity’s…
Blue Valley teacher fired for helping special needs student through meltdown
Earlier this month a Blue Valley Kindergarten teacher with more than 25 years of experience was fired for “violating policy…
Overland Park seems set to defy feds over DEI, ICE requirements in grant
The City of Overland Park, Kansas, seems set to defy the federal government over immigration and DEI policies after receiving…
Johnson County disagrees with AG opinion on sales tax extension
The Johnson County Commission is refusing to accept an Attorney General’s opinion warning that a proposed extension of a quarter-cent…
Wyandotte County votes to exceed Revenue Neutral by 17%, much more than residents were led to believe
(Editor’s Note: this story is revised to correct the tax increases proposed by USD 202 Turner and USD 203 Piper.)…
Four Wyandotte County Commissioners end-run Mayor Garner to propose a tax increase
Tyrone Garner, Mayor of Kansas City, Kansas, who also serves as the CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County,…
Prairie Village 2024 payroll includes a city administrator and three deputy/assistant administrators
According to information obtained in a recent Kansas Open Records Act request, Prairie Village taxpayers are paying about $775,000 for…
KC pediatrician says ADHD is “over-diagnosed, overtreated”
As many as 7% or more of school-aged children — mostly boys — have a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…
Prairie Village denying residents chance to vote on $30 million bond issue
The City of Prairie Village is refusing to allow residents to vote on a $30 million bond issue — and…
City of Westwood backs down, residents to vote on fate of park
After losing a legal battle over a petition to hold a referendum, the City of Westwood has finally capitulated to…
Caedran Sullivan, Shawnee Mission teacher who spoke out against DEI training, sues district
A 17-year veteran Shawnee Mission teacher who was disciplined — and subject to a protest tacitly condoned by the school district…
TIF Districts not working as intended, audit finds
In a recently released report, the Kansas Department of Legislative Post Audit found that an economic development tool popular with…
Johnson County audit shows lax purchasing controls
The first page of a recent audit of purchasing controls in Johnson County government shows a startling lack of oversight.…
Olathe school district dodging questions about legal fees
The Olathe Unified School District administration and board of education are either refusing to answer questions about legal fees defending…
Prairie Village resident sues over council appointment procedures
A Prairie Village man is suing over the appointment to a vacancy in the Prairie Village City Council. In his…
Johnson County Commission Chairman allows anti-Christian rant that violates county policy
Johnson County Commission Chair Mike Kelly has taken steps to stifle citizens who are concerned with or critical of county…
Some districts still refuse to notify parents of ‘social transitioning’ transgender students
Last week, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach accused several large school districts in the state of violating parental notification requirements…
Clerical error saves Merriam residents $1 million in property tax
Merriam residents recently received a postcard informing them of a “clerical error” that will reduce property tax revenue next year.…
KCC staff recommends smaller increase in Evergy Central, decrease in KC area
Kansas Corporation Commission staff late last month made a rare rate decrease recommendation in an Evergy rate case before the…
Johnson County libraries to provide feminine hygiene products in men’s restrooms
Yes, the headline is correct; Johnson County libraries will soon provide tampons and other feminine hygiene products in the men’s…
Johnson County policy raises 1st Amendment issues
Last week the Johnson County Commission adopted a new policy that raises serious 1st Amendment issues. It was added as…
Missouri needs the revenue-neutral Truth in Taxation Act
The Jackson County (Missouri) Assessor’s office is taking a lot of heat for property tax increases over the last several…