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Biden debate debacle is a signal to our enemies
The dumpster fire that was President Joe Biden's performance in Thursday’s presidential debate was a signal flare to America's enemies...
02Jul 2024

City, county, state; why is Kansas government so expensive?
In January 2021, Kansas Policy Institute released a study comparing how Kansas’s 105 counties differ in their per resident spending. The data...
01Jul 2024

Biden’s performance was predicted, Dems didn’t care
When Ronald Reagan faced questions about his age during his run for a second term, he ended all speculation in...
30Jun 2024

LIVE DEBATE ANALYSIS
Watch here tonight for live analysis from Earl Watt as the debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden takes place....
27Jun 2024

Why can’t the Associated Press say “illegal”
For us news junkies it's nice to know the Associated Press can take time away from its breathless recounting of...
24Jun 2024

ESU: This is how to fix what’s broke and reduce college costs
Editor's note: Last week the Kansas Board of Regents approved a student fee and tuition reduction at Emporia State University,...
22Jun 2024

Fewer visitors for Biden: Where are influence seekers going for the goodies?
The number of visitors for President Biden at the White House has plummeted this year. Are so few POTUS visits...
20Jun 2024

Kansas housing shortage might need a Fonzie Fix
Last semester, I asked my sustainable city planning class to close their eyes and visualize the typologies of five cradle-to-grave...
18Jun 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...
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...
12Jun 2024