Tag: Kansas Justice Institute
Cowley County dog trainers lose first round of warrantless search ruling
Award-winning bird dog trainer and handler Scott Johnson and his wife Harlene Hoyt were dealt a setback in federal court…
Board of Tax Appeals hands Truth in Taxation victory to KJI, Baldwin City taxpayers
In a victory for the Kansas Justice Institute and Baldwin City taxpayers, the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals on Thursday,…
Taxpayer, KJI say USD 348 violated revenue-neutral property tax law
When the Baldwin City USD 348 Board of Education raised property taxes a whopping 17.8% this year, the board also…
Institute for Justice report cites abuses of civil asset forfeiture
The case of Richard Martinez, whose classic 1959 Corvette was seized by the Kansas Highway Patrol — which then spent…
‘Innocent Owner’ finally gets his Corvette back from Kansas Highway Patrol
Richard Martinez will finally get his classic Corvette back — from the Kansas Highway Patrol. Martinez bought the 1959 Corvette…
Eyebrow threading law gives workers liberty to make a living
In a final victory for a Kansas couple wanting to hire another family member to provide eyebrow threading in their…
Ohio mom prevails in free speech case over local school board
An Ohio mother filed a free speech lawsuit in federal court against her school board after being ordered to “zip…
Legislation finalizes raw milk free speech win in court
Got raw milk? If you produce it, you can now advertise it wherever you wish. Governor Kelly recently signed into…
KEMA overhaul protects due process, privacy, prevents mask mandates
A revision to the Kansas Emergency Management Act (KEMA) that would limit the ability of local governments and school boards…
Kansas Supreme Court reverses district court ruling on SB 40
The Kansas Supreme Court reversed a ruling from a district court judge declaring Senate Bill 40, — which gave due…
KS Supreme Court sets date for SB 40 hearing
Save the date. The Kansas Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a new law stands on Oct. 26. The…
Governor, KJI, Chamber, school boards weigh in on SB 40 lawsuit
Kristin Butler and Scott Bozarth wanted school officials to listen to their concerns, but they refused. Left with few other options,…
Kansas Justice Institute files legal brief in defense of SB 40
The Kansas Justice Institute argues that a legislative overhaul of the Kansas Emergency Act, known as Senate bill 40, should…
KS Highway Patrol fights to destroy innocent man’s classic Corvette
When Richard Martinez bought a 1959 Corvette from an Indiana used car dealer, the Kansas man had no reason to…
Kansans face uncertainty as JoCo judge rules SB 40 ‘unenforceable’
Business owners, parents, and Kansas residents face uncertainty if counties or school boards issue new COVID-related mandates after a Johnson…
Kansas Justice Institute on Becerra First Amendment victory
The U.S. Supreme Court last week ruled in Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Becerra that it is unconstitutional for California…
Sandbar suit leads to legislative due process victory
The Sandbar in Lawrence yesterday dismissed a lawsuit that prompted Kansas legislators to fix the Kansas Emergency Management Act. Sandbar…
KPI hosts free webinar on new emergency management law
Officials and citizens question what an updated law means for orders-related orders like curfews and stay-at-home orders. As of last…
Pelosi’s HR 1 would force nonprofits to disclose donor lists
Nancy Pelosi’s HR 1 legislation doesn’t just impose changes on states that would make voter fraud easier to pull off. …
SB 174 would eliminate ‘pay to work fee’ for APRNs
Proponents say a proposal before the Kansas Legislature regarding Advance Practice Registers Nurses (APRNs) will lower medical costs and improve…
Tips for handling school district ‘quarantine’ notices
Parents are growing increasingly frustrated with school districts over their handling of alleged exposure to COVID, particularly with the lack…
KS Justice Institute restores religious freedom in Dickinson County
The Dickinson County Commission backtracked on a public health order to limit capacity at church gatherings after receiving a warning…
Grant County Health Department issuing 24-day quarantines
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is relaxing quarantine requirements under certain circumstances from 10 and 14 days…
Eyebrow threaders sue state board over the right to earn a living
Jyotsna Biscuitwala is fighting for a slice of the American Dream. Along with her son and daughter-in-law, the Olathe woman…