Government
Kansas in the top 20 among states in pro-business policies, ALEC study shows(The Sentinel) – With labor policies including minimum wage, right-to-work, open contracting, and universal occupational licensing, Kansas lands at #19 in the latest “States That Work”… Read More
Culture
Kansas in the bottom half of financially stable states, as report calls for more transparency for taxpayers nationwide(The Sentinel) – The annual report on the financial well-being of the states by Truth in Accounting (TIA) finds Kansas at #28 nationally, but faults all… Read More
Public Education
Kansas county pilots Moms for Liberty’s AI tool to scan school board agendas for DEI, curriculum changes(The Sentinel) – The national organization of Moms for Liberty (M4L) has developed an Artificial Intelligence program designed to detect Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) content… Read More
Courts
Kansas judge upholds mail-in ballot signature matching law days before midterm elections(The Sentinel) – A Shawnee County judge upheld a state law requiring mail-in ballot signatures to match county records just days before the midterm elections. First reported in… Read More
Public Education
‘Déjà vu all over again’: Kansas reading, math gains stall far below state goals as ACT scores hit 35 year low(The Sentinel) – State assessment results jumped last year after the State Board of Education reduced proficiency standards, but Kansas is now back to modest gains, and… Read More