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David Hicks

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

Taxes
Property tax relief this year for low-income seniors, disabled vets

Action taken last year by the Legislature and governor will result in several types of property tax relief, including a property tax freeze in 2023 for certain Kansas senior citizens… Read More

January 17, 2023
Kansas, Local Government
New Johnson County Commission chair acts to restrict public access to meetings

Incoming Chairman of the Johnson County Board of Commissioners(BOCC) Mike Kelly has announced changes to public access and comment in meetings, a move that a former rival says is… Read More

January 13, 2023
Kansas, Legislature
GOP legislators offer Kansans “A Better Way” in 2023

(The Sentinel) – As the Kansas Legislature reconvenes, Republican leaders unveil their 2023 agenda, offering “A Better Way: Our Commitment to Kansas”The eight-point plan ranges from a simpler… Read More

January 13, 2023
Kansas, Taxes
Kansas loses population while neighboring states gain

(The Sentinel) – Kansas is one of 18 states to see a decline in population between July 2021 and July 2022, according to the Census Bureau. The Sunflower… Read More

January 4, 2023
Unemployment
Eye-opening: Jobless Kansas families can receive $73,000 annualized in taxpayer subsidies

“Sorry, we’re short-staffed”How many of us have heard that in the last two years when we’ve gone out to eat, or tried to make an appointment for car… Read More

December 30, 2022