Public Education
‘A-F Grades for Kansas Schools’ shows artificial improvement; outcomes remain relatively low(The Sentinel) – The decision by the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBOE) in 2025 to lower proficiency standards predictably produced artificial achievement gains in the 2026 edition of … Read More
Politics
Wealthy Kansans already pay more than their ‘fair share’ of income taxes(The Sentinel) – For the rest of this political season, the phrase “the rich should pay their fair share” will be often repeated as progressive lawmakers seek equity in economic… Read More
Public Education
Four JOCO school districts unite, prepare to sue state over perceived lack of special education funding(The Sentinel) – The four largest school districts in Johnson County, Blue Valley, DeSoto, Olathe, and Shawnee Mission, are joining forces with the intention of suing the state over what… Read More
Kansas
Freedom From Taxes Fund envisions eliminating property and income taxes by removing some sales tax exemptions(The Sentinel) — When fully implemented, the Freedom from Taxes Fund in HCR 5034 would have fewer sales tax exemptions in Kansas, and use the additional sales tax revenue… Read More
Kansas
Kansas sports authority bill features passionate testimony on both sides in Chiefs hearing(The Sentinel) — A bill to authorize a sports authority to own the new home of the Kansas City Chiefs in Wyandotte County brought out energetic testimony both pro- and… Read More