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The philosophy and research supporting at-risk funding
What is the philosophy behind spending more taxpayer dollars to educate economically disadvantaged students, and what does the research say, asks David Dorsey of Kansas Policy Institute.
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At risk school funding in Kansas
At risk funding provides extra dollars to schools based on the number of economically disadvantaged students enrolled, writes David Dorsey of Kansas Policy Institute.
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The Overcriminalization of America
Overcriminalization has led to the mass incarceration of those ensnared by our criminal justice system, even though such imprisonment does not always enhance public safety, write Charles G. Koch and Mark V. Holden.
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Art Hall: My decision to fight for academic freedom
If my private, personal communications are released, I will not be the only one whose academic freedom is jeopardized. The issue is much larger, and could ultimately jeopardize the academic freedom of any scholar at a public institution of higher education, writes Art Hall of the University of Kansas.
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Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer should stand down on tax projects
Despite the stunning defeat of Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer’s proposed sales tax increase, and the fact that in April Brewer’s term limit will expire, he and the City Council are determined to take action in financing the projects that the Wichita voters just shot down, writes Mike Shatz.
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Religion and politics; two subjects that divide friends and family members alike
If we really want to protect religious freedom in our country, then we should elect candidates who will defend the rights of all citizens to practice whichever religion they choose. That is true religious liberty, writes Eileen Umbehr.
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In Wichita, the public deserves and should demand answers
From Kansas Senator Michael O’Donnell, a discussion of issues surrounding the proposed Wichita one cent per dollar sales tax. O’Donnell served on the Wichita City Council for nearly two years before resigning to serve in the senate.
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Kansas school spending and achievement
From Dr. Walt Chappell, a discussion of Kansas school spending. Chappell served on the Kansas State Board of Education from 2009 to 2012.
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Wichita geologist sees problems with city water plan
Recently, the city revealed enhancement of the aquifer storage and recovery project (ASR) as the preferred new supply. Although enhancement of ASR may ultimately prove a viable option, there are still significant uncertainties, writes geologist Karma Mason.
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Jennifer Baysinger: More than one business voice in Wichita
There truly is no need to rush such an important decision that will cost us all. Voters should reject this haphazard proposal. Let’s start over and make a real effort to engage our community’s citizens to find out what we all can do to make this great City even better. Let’s invest in ourselves, not…
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What is truth on education finance in Kansas?
One must wonder how much of Kansas’ and the nation’s student achievement woes are attributable to political self-interest and putting a higher priority on institutions than on the needs of individual students, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.
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Kansas budgeting “off the tops” is bad policy
Direct transfers of taxpayer money sent to a specific business or industry is always a tough sell to politicians, let alone the voting public. But, that is why some corporations pay lots of money to lobbyists, writes Steve Anderson for Kansas Policy Institute.