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David Hicks

David Hicks writes for The Sentinel, a publication focusing on news and issues in the state of Kansas.

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

November 10, 2026
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

November 5, 2026
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

November 4, 2026
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

October 30, 2026
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

October 26, 2026