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Protecting the constitutional rights and freedoms of ALL Kansas.| Kansas Policy Institute
Protecting the constitutional rights and freedoms of ALL Kansas.| Kansas Policy Institute
Panasonic’s special rate deal shows how corporate favoritism quietly shifts costs onto Kansans Kansas taxpayers have already given Panasonic nearly $829 million in incentives to build its massive electric-vehicle battery plant in De Soto—the largest economic-development deal in state history. Now, as Sunflower State Journal reports, Kansans could soon be paying again—this time through […]| Kansas Policy Institute
Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson took office in July of 2015 and immediately began de-emphasizing academic improvement in favor of social-emotional learning (SEL). He convinced the State Board of Education to adopt his gimmicky “Kansans Can” program, featuring a tagline of “Kansas leads the world in the success of each student.” At the time of […]| Kansas Policy Institute
In the fable of the Emperor’s New Clothes, two con men convinced the Emperor they had woven a magnificent set of clothes that were invisible to incompetent people. Everyone went along with the ruse to avoid being considered stupid, but they knew he was naked. A similar con is being pulled by the Kansas State Board […]| Kansas Policy Institute
Jackson County residents voted overwhelmingly to recall County Executive Frank White Jr. in a historic election—the first successful recall in county history. The message was loud and clear: voters are tired of politicians wasting their money. For months, Kansas City leaders have fought over who should pay for new stadiums for the Kansas City Royals […]| Kansas Policy Institute
The federal government shutdown on October 1 because Congress couldn’t agree on how much more of our money to spend. It’s become routine in Washington: wait| Kansas Policy Institute
The revenue-neutral law passed in 2021 results in much lower tax increases in many counties, but tax or valuation limits are still needed.| Kansas Policy Institute
After receiving updated information from KSDE, KPI updated this paper from the version that was originally published in February 2012.| Kansas Policy Institute
Time after time, the Kansas Department of Education and the State Board of Education allow school districts to violate state laws designed to improve student outcomes, and now they’ve shamelessly done it again. The Legislature passed the Every Child Can Read Act in 2022, requiring literacy to be attained through the Science of Reading, evidence-based […]| Kansas Policy Institute
Gallup recently found that just 54% of Americans now view capitalism positively, the lowest share since they began asking the question in 2010. That’s down| Kansas Policy Institute
Contrary to claims by some local elected officials, appraisers aren’t to blame for property tax increases. Elected officials set mill rates that determine property tax revenue for cities, counties, school districts, and other taxing authorities, and they alone are responsible for property tax hikes. Elected officials overseeing 62% of all local taxing authorities dropped mill […]| Kansas Policy Institute
When something sounds too good to be true, it often is…like the State School Board and the Kansas Department of Education claiming that skyrocketing proficiency levels are not related to the state dumbing down proficiency standards. Now, the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) is joining the chorus with a new video denying that proficiency […]| Kansas Policy Institute
When I recently published Econ 101: A Compass for a Lost Country at The Daily Economy, I aimed to remind Americans—especially policymakers—that prosperity is| Kansas Policy Institute
Over 60% of taxing authorities held revenue-neutral in 2024. Now we need valuation and tax limits.| Kansas Policy Institute
How do you go from having a $3 billion budget surplus and stable tax revenue to broke in just a few years? By repeatedly spending more than you take in. General Fund spending has pretty much been out of control since 2018, the year after the Legislature passed the largest tax increase in state history. […]| Kansas Policy Institute
The board voted 7-3 to approve lower standards, causing some proficiency levels to more than double.| Kansas Policy Institute
Kansas’ fiscal future is at risk. For years, state spending has outpaced economic growth, placing an increasing burden on taxpayers. Without serious reform,| Kansas Policy Institute
Americans are voting with their feet, and states are either competing for them—or watching them leave. Kansas is victims to residents moving away.| Kansas Policy Institute
We engage citizens and policymakers with information to enact public policy solutions that protect the constitutional right to freedom of all Kansans, give them greater access to educational opportunities, and allow them to keep more of what they earn. By protecting freedom, we will improve everyone's quality of life, make Kansas more competitive, and attract new citizens and businesses.| Kansas Policy Institute
We engage citizens and policymakers with information to enact public policy solutions that protect the constitutional right to freedom of all Kansans, give them greater access to educational opportunities, and allow them to keep more of what they earn. By protecting freedom, we will improve everyone's quality of life, make Kansas more competitive, and attract new citizens and businesses.| Kansas Policy Institute
KSDE attributes the miraculous ump to "fixing a misaligned system, not reducing rigor."| Kansas Policy Institute
State School Board members must ensure that reading and math proficiency standards are not reduced.| Kansas Policy Institute
As the Kansas Legislature convenes on January 13, 2025, lawmakers face key debates, including tax reform and the push for Medicaid expansion. Amid these| Kansas Policy Institute
The Kansas Legislature should start to right this overspending by passing a budget far below the 2026 Responsible Kansas Budget. Using the average population| Kansas Policy Institute
Kansas state assessment scores continue to tank. Commissioner Watson and the state board of education look the other way| Kansas Policy Institute
College readiness in English, Reading, Math, and Science is only 18% for Kansas students who graduated in 2024.| Kansas Policy Institute
Look for an "October surprise" at the October State Board of Education meeting next week regarding state assessment results.| Kansas Policy Institute
