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We’ve posted this a few times, but it’s important for Kansans to remember this is part of the playbook we’re working against. Quote of the day from the 1980 Libertarian presidential platform in 1980 when David Koch was the Vice Presidential candidate: “We advocate the complete separation of education and State. Government schools lead to the indoctrination of children and interfere with the free choice of individuals. Government ownership, operation, regulation, and subsidy of schools and colleges should be ended.” Kansans should remember that the Koch brothers and their funded entities including Americans for Prosperity and the Kansas...

Sharing from Rep. Payton’s Facebook: Were you happy with the work of the Legislature this Session? No matter your answer, I hope you will continue to pay attention to the Kansas political scene in the coming days and months. As candidates begin to declare for office, I ask you to find one in your area of the state who has a vision for Kansas similar to yours, then help that candidate get elected. You can help by walking doors, putting out signs, making contributions, sharing posts on social media, or simply talking to your friends and neighbors. You...

“History also shows that many media stories in 2012 carried blow-by-blow descriptions of the bills and their downsides. “In May 2012, the Kansas PTA released a summation of the tax cut bill that was based on all kinds of good information available at the time. One of its points: ‘The bill is expected to reduce state general fund receipts by about $800 million a year, with a six-year total cut of $4.5 billion.’ “Why the sudden concern by GOP lawmakers about their 2012 votes? “It’s election time, folks, and the politicians who want to be re-elected in 2016...

At this point, the Kansas educational system is being crippled because of a massive tax plan that is not and will not work. It’s all about political ideology right now and not what’s best for the citizens of Kansas. In a re-election year, it’s important to note that Sen. Abrams and Rep. Highland are leading the charge to defund public school activities and allow private interests to take control. http://www.sumnernewscow.com/sunday-editorial-abrams-co-sponsored-bill-provides-public-funding-to-private-school-imperils-extra-curricular-activites/...