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Property Tax Relief – It All Begins with the Appraisals
By Jennifer Williams September 19, 2025 I was on the agenda for the Joint House and Senate Tax Committee yesterday, to present the residential appraisal discrepancies. Keep pressure on your Senators and your House members for REAL property tax relief this next session in 2026 – it starts with the appraisal. Jump to 1:21:42 to… Read more
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Graphic left out of op ed about Blue Valley Schools in Johnson County
Why are academics slipping? September 17, 2025 On Tuesday the Kansas City Star published an opinion editorial by Patrick Tuohey, who is a senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute. Tuohey took the Blue Valley School District to task for their academic performance given their current funding. Here’s an overview of Tuohey’s article: Blue Valley schools are flush with cash.… Read more
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Pride, Personality, Politics, and Fear – A Call to Pastors Who Did Not Address Charlie Kirk’s Assassination with Their Mourning Congregations
By Jennifer Williams September 15, 2025 Let me begin by saying that I was not a Charlie Kirk follower. I do not bow down to any man nor blindly defend actions because of political affiliation. I would see some of his stuff in passing, but I never really paid attention. I had the opportunity to… Read more
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Public Voices on the Johnson County Revenue Neutral Meeting – Budget Series Part 2
Free State News is committed to amplifying the voices of our community. At the August 20th Revenue Neutral Meeting, citizens from across the county weighed in. Some in support, others in opposition. The first hour of public comment offered a balanced mix of perspectives, and we’ve transcribed highlights as accurately as possible. The full video… Read more
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Understanding the Johnson County Budget Presentation for Revenue Neutral August 20, 2025 – Budget Series Part 1
Integrity Intercept This article presents the Budget Director’s 15-minute overview as delivered to the public. Our goal is to make the County’s presentation more accessible and understandable for residents seeking clarity over Johnson County’s financial priorities.We call this Part 1 of our budget series. Part 2 will feature community-submitted statements and additional reflections on budget… Read more
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Lenexa’s Lawless Lapse: City Council Approves Human Trafficking
August 19, 2025 Lenexa’s response to the recent federal search warrant demonstrates how far city leaders are willing to go to play politics instead of protecting people. Lenexa City Council members praised their police department for refusing to assist Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)—the very agency tasked with dismantling trafficking networks, exposing labor abuse, and prosecuting… Read more
