The Kansas Policy Institute has proposed a new model for the state’s woeful at-risk program. (In education circles, “at risk” students are those viewed to have a […]
Legislature
Is it sheer numbers or politics delaying Kansas’ abortion reporting?
TOPEKA – In a year with a record number of fetus killings and Kansas’ newly established role as an abortion tourism destination in the Midwest, […]
Don’t expect an apology from Kelly for vetoing tax relief
We can rest assured that the special session of the state legislature beginning Tuesday, called to reportedly approve a plan to return some tax money […]
Legislature should go for the win with the Chiefs
Kansas has a rare opportunity to become the home of the world champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Kansas legislature should commit to this effort like […]
A billion dollar scheme to lure the Chiefs to Kansas
“The rich tradition and history of the Chiefs are beloved across the entire Kansas City region and throughout Kansas. The potential to establish a home […]
Skip Governor Kelly – get tax relief via Constitutional Amendment
Double-digit increases in assessed valuations are being used by many local elected officials to sock taxpayers with unaffordable property tax hikes, and legislators can do […]
Kansas new open enrollment law makes some school districts cranky
The bipartisan Open Enrollment legislation signed into law in 2022 offered hope for students who are trapped by their zip code in underperforming school districts. The law requires […]
Sorry, we don’t need to buy Charles Curtis’ house
Charles Curtis, the Topekan who served as vice president under Herbert Hoover, is a Great American Story worthy of remembering and one of which Kansas […]
Laura Kelly will keep your money – again
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of HB 2036 was entirely predictable. We’ve heard the same excuses as she vetoed every income tax bill placed on her desk […]
REPORT: $3.91 million in assets seized in Kansas criminal cases in 2023
TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) recently provided the 2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report to the Kansas Legislature, and released it to the public. Civil […]