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Marco Rubio: A Statesman Who Honors Legacy and Embodies Leadership
September 22, 2025 I admired Marco Rubio long before he became Secretary of State. His thoughtful leadership and principled service in American politics set him apart well before this moment in history. Yet watching him yesterday at the Charlie Kirk Memorial in Phoenix, standing at the stage podium before the world, my admiration for him 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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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
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Public Forums and the First Amendment
August 16, 2025 The Spring Hill Recreation Commission recently voted to put into place a Social Media Engagement Policy effective August 13th, 2025. While it’s isn’t bad to have a few rules on “your own” website, making those rules apply on a social media and social networking service such as Facebook is a whole other Read more
