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Kansas’ “at risk” student program doesn’t need more money; it needs an overhaul

The Kansas Policy Institute has proposed a new model for the state’s woeful at-risk program. (In education circles, "at risk" students are...
By David Dorsey – Kansas Policy Institute
7 min
03Jul 2024

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...
By Dane Hicks – The Kansas Informer
5 min
29Jun 2024

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...
By Dane Hicks – The Kansas Informer
4 min
17Jun 2024

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...
By Dan Thalmann
1 min
12Jun 2024

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...
By David Hicks – The Sentinel
5 min
10Jun 2024

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...
By Dave Trabert – Kansas Policy Institute
3 min
03Jun 2024

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...
By Dave Trabert – The Sentinel
5 min
08May 2024

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...
By Dane Hicks – The Kansas Informer
4 min
06May 2024

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...
By Dave Trabert – The Sentinel
4 min
25Apr 2024

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...
By Dane Hicks – The Kansas Informer
2 min
22Apr 2024