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Who controls the cost data for JoCo bus transit?
Johnson County (JoCo) has a county-funded transit system, overseen by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). JoCo bus routes are not ubiquitous (they tend to run mainline routes) but many of these routes provide a needed service for folks who don’t have, or may not always want to use, a personal vehicle. Over the years several… Read more
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Health Freedom vs “Public Health”
by Connie Newcome Have you ever wondered why people oppose health freedom? Meaning the freedom to say no to any medical mandate or procedure? It seems like a no-brainer that everyone, regardless of political or medical persuasion, would support the freedom to say no. It seems the answer to this puzzling dilemma is public health.… Read more
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National Heritage Areas and Kansas HB2541
by Angel Cushing The mid 1900s flourished in “back-to-nature” movements. The recreational vehicle was invented. Advancements in tents, fishing gear and camping equipment made exploring the outdoors easier and fun. Motels became mini-vacation destinations along the great out-door adventure that everyone wanted to be a part of. Unfortunately, coveting of private property for recreation also… Read more
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Loyalty Clause – Party Platform or Political Pontification
by Jennifer Williams I agreed last year that I would write this piece, after an individual on a Kansas social media group claimed Trevor Jacobs was responsible for handing the election to Laura Kelly with his signature in support of Dennis Pyle running for Governor as an Independent, instead of running as a Republican. The… Read more
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Citizen Call to Action – Election Integrity
Free State News proudly wishes to publish your thoughts on issues in Kansas. Here is a Call to Action letter to the Kansas Elections Committee from a faithful patriot and worker for years. Respected Committee Chair, committee members, and committee assistant First, Happy New Year and welcome back to Topeka. I hope and pray we… Read more
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Is the GOP Still Grand
Shared with Permission from: Integrity Intercept Eyes on the Truth Intercept #9, GOP HISTORY AND PRESENT ISSUES The first time I exercised my right to cast a ballot was after turning eighteen, in 1980 between Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. My parents voted Democratic prior to Ronald Reagan. My mother loved John F. Kennedy, and… Read more
