We agree with The Kansas City Star Editorial Board. Kansas should say no to a constitutional amendment on school funding. “Thank goodness they have. If not for the courts, the schools would be even deeper in the hole these days as Gov. Sam Brownback and lawmakers opted to cut taxes rather than invest in education. Those decisions spurred additional legal action and contributed to the court’s frustrations… “Voters should nip this one in the bud before it gains momentum by demanding answers on where House candidates stand on the question this year. This train should never leave the...
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KS House Districts 17 and 23 Candidate Forum Summary
Here’s an article by the Shawnee Mission Post that summarizes the debate at the candidate forum hosted by the Shawnee Mission Area Council PTA. https://shawneemissionpost.com/2018/07/03/district-17-and-23-candidates-delve-into-k-12-constitutional-amendment-proof-of-citizenship-medicaid-expansion-72314 We also have video! https://www.facebook.com/shawneemissionpost/videos/1990644190966788/?t=40 Video originally posted to Facebook on July 2, 2018. Article posted to Facebook on July 4, 2018....
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Leave a Comment Understanding the Difference…School District’s Capital Expenditures and Operating Costs
Please help make sure your friends and neighbors understand the difference between bonds for capital expenditures and operating costs. “Those incredible buildings were financed by local taxpayers, a majority of whom voted to approve bonds for these facilities. Not one cent raised through those bonds can be spent on operating costs, such as the salaries of teachers, administrators, or costs including utilities, transportation, whatever you can think up that is not a ‘capital expense.’” Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/…/steve-r…/article214474654.html… Originally posted to Facebook on July 8, 2018....
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Leave a Comment House 28 Candidate Forum Video
Video from the Kansas House District 28 candidate forum. Incumbent Dr. Joy Koesten and Kellie Warren. https://www.facebook.com/nkiblueeyes/videos/10216174321326081/?t=1 Originally posted to Facebook on 7/10/2018....
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