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Kansas House Vote Approves Resolution Opposing UN Agenda 21
TOPEKA — The Kansas House on Friday approved a controversial resolution to condemn Agenda 21, a 20-year-old United Nations statement with implications for state, county and local planning.
Sen. Deb Fischer ‘s campaign released the results of a poll taken last night that show she has surpassed State Treasurer Don Stenberg and is now about four percentage points behind Jon Bruning in the Republican primary race
Continue reading …By Gene Meyer | Kansas Reporter TOPEKA — Kansas is moving closer to converting its $3 billion Medicaid program to a privately run managed-care plan. Medicaid is a state and federal program that pays for about 380,000 Kansans who otherwise could not afford medical care. Kansas’ share is about $1.1 billion annually
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By Gene Meyer and Paul Soutar | Kansas Reporter/Kansas Watchdog WICHITA — Sam Brownback retired from the U.S. Senate in 2010 to run for Kansas governor
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By Steven Greenhut | VP of Journalism Several years ago, I appeared on a television news show discussing a local political issue with one of the reporters from the newspaper where I worked as a columnist. As our discussion turned to debate, the reporter said, “Steve, the difference between you and me is that I deal in facts and you deal in opinion.” I was stunned, given that she was as opinionated as I am, and my columns were as highly reported and fact-filled as her news reports
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By Gene Meyer | Kansas Reporter TOPEKA — At least two high schools in Kansas give students — even those who are struggling — no grade below a C. The Kansas State Board of Education met this week, and board member Walt Chappell , of Wichita , wanted to talk about the policy. The board, though, wasn’t taking questions on the issue
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By Gene Meyer | Kansas Reporter See Kansas , take Amtrak. But be sure to enjoy the view, because it’s going to cost you — about $1,124. That’s a rough estimate only, based on what transportation officials guess may be needed to refurbish some railway lines in Kansas divided by the number of passengers who use them
Continue reading …The Wichita City Council, during their Tuesday 9 a.m.
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By Gene Meyer | Kansas Reporter FAIRWAY — An anti-tax group said a Kansas state senator was trying to seek access to the group’s post office box. But state Sen. Terrie Huntington , R-Fairway, denies any such wrongdoing.
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