In 2021, in the aftermath of unfounded accusations of election fraud, the Kansas Legislature passed a series of laws making it harder for citizens to vote. One bill, HB 2183, included a false representation provision, which made it a felony for an individual to “represent oneself as an ...

“Are you better off than you were four years ago?” — Ronald Reagan It is no secret that President Biden is unpopular. In the 2023 Kansas Speaks poll, a whopping 62.8% of respondents were dissatisfied with Biden’s performance, versus 32.9% who were dissatisfied with fellow Democrat ...

Before my family and I moved to Kansas, 18 years ago next month, I didn’t consider summer my favorite season. As a perpetual student and then a college professor, summer vacations were obviously a nice break, and of course summer activities were fun. But compared with flowers in the spring, ...

Last month during the state Legislature’s special budget session, one contentious issue in the budget bill was doubling the state’s child care tax credit. Rep. Mark Steffen, R-Hutchinson, made comments saying the tax credit served as an “incentive” for mothers to enter the workforce ...

Do people vote against their self-interest? For example, there are LGBTQ Americans that vote Republican, despite the party’s track record of unfavorable policies toward the LGBTQ community. Similarly, affluent Americans back President Joe Biden, even though his tax policies target ...

Fireworks are an important part of Independence Day celebrations in the United States. They entertain us with their power and beauty, while symbolizing our national pride. However, the sale and use of fireworks are heavily regulated by state and local governments. Consumer fireworks are legal ...