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Patrick Richardson

Patrick Richardson writes for the The Sentinel.

Government
Kansas education spending out-paces inflation in 2024, but instruction spending stays flat

(The Sentinel) – According to data from the Kansas Department of Education, school districts statewide increased total spending by about 4% in the 2023-24 school year, well over the 2.9%… Read More

January 8, 2025
Government
KS Gov. Kelly’s admin doesn’t know how many employees work remotely

(The Sentinel) – As the heads of the new Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy—cheekily known as “DOGE” after a popular cryptocurrency—are… Read More

December 20, 2024
Kansas City
City of Westwood backs down, residents to vote on fate of park

(The Sentinel) — After losing a legal battle  over a petition to hold a referendum, the City of Westwood has finally capitulated to the demands of its residents and… Read More

December 17, 2024
Courts
Federal court sides with 20 states to halt rule giving Obamacare to illegals

(The Sentinel) – A federal court recently halted a rule that would have provided so-called “Obamacare” health plans to illegal immigrants. According to a… Read More

December 16, 2024
Public Education
New legal hotline free for Kansas school board members

(The Sentinel) – Members of boards of education in Kansas seeking legal advice related to their duties have a new, no-cost option thanks to School Boards for… Read More

December 5, 2024