Three Factors Contribute to ‘Bloated’ Voter Files in Kansas
Do you nearly 250,000 voter registrations merit scrutiny? By Earl F Glynn, Watchdog Lab Two recent WatchdogLab articles show issues with Kansas voter registrations: All these voters can vote if they show up at the polls, or request an advance ballot, but don’t they merit additional scrutiny? Overlap Let’s determine how much overlap there is… Read more
Freedom Pediatrics, a new Direct Primary Care Practice, Opening in the Metro on May 1st
“Working for the Patients and Not the Insurance Companies” A new Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, Freedom Pediatrics, will be opening in the Metro area on May 1st. Direct Primary Care is not a new model of healthcare. In fact, there are many high-quality providers in the metro area who operate under this business model,… Read more
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
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
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
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
