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Patrick Richardson

Patrick Richardson writes for the The Sentinel.

Public Education
Kansas low-income students tax credit scholarship program hits $10 million cap for first time

(The Sentinel) – For the first time in a decade, the Kansas Low Income Students Tax Credit Scholarship program reached the $10 million cap set by the legislature at… Read More

January 14, 2026
Courts
Eighth Circuit’s compelled speech decision on DEI is a win for First Amendment

(The Sentinel) – In a victory for First Amendment rights, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a group of school employees… Read More

January 5, 2026
Public Education
KSBOE attorney writes letters reprimanding state school board member Debby Potter, refuses to answer questions

(The Sentinel) – The attorney for the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBOE) is declining to answer questions about letters he sent to board member Debby Potter, which she… Read More

November 26, 2025
Education
Kansas public library director admits he wouldn’t let his own children read books library made easily accessible to kids

(The Sentinel) — Last month, at a meeting of the Hays Public Library Board, local residents were up in arms over a “Banned Books Week” display that contained books… Read More

November 10, 2025
Culture, Uncategorized
Kansas library director admits he wouldn’t let his own children read books library made easily accessible to kids

​(The Sentinel) – Last month, at a meeting of the Hays (Kansas) Public Library Board, local residents were up in arms over a “Banned Books Week” display that contained… Read More

November 10, 2025