Gov. Mark Parkinson says he’ll announce the steps he’ll take to balance the state’s budget next week. And, he says, all options are on the table as he looks to a $253M gap in the current years budget. Although he did not outline specifics, he indicated that it would all come from cuts and...
What is currently a rite of passage for many teens may be going to the wayside as districts are forced to make decisions on what programs to keep and what can be discontinued. The state has designated a portion of the money from speeding tickets for driver’s education. However, much of that money was...
As the nation celebrates Veterans Day, it is important to remember that our brave servicemen and women need our support both during and after their service to the country. A recent report estimates that the number of vets homeless in Kansas has increased 14% from 2006 to 2008. In 2008, there were 712 homeless...
President Obama is not satisfied with Stupak amendment. In a recent interview with ABC News, he stated his objection to language in the recently passed House health care bill that would strictly limit the purchasing of insurance policies that cover abortion. The President stated that the bill should be changed so that “we’re not...