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Patrick Richardson

Patrick Richardson writes for the The Sentinel.

Gender, Kansas
Convicted murderer got sex change surgery courtesy of Kansas taxpayers

(The Sentinel) – Kansas taxpayers have apparently paid for the sex change surgery for a convicted murderer in state prison. Thomas Lamb , 83 — now… Read More

November 19, 2024
Government
Kansas Dept. of Corrections threatens employees who misgender inmates

(The Sentinel) – The Kansas Department of Corrections is refusing to answer questions after the Sentinel obtained an email threatening KDOC employees for “deliberate misgendering” of “residents,” which is how KDOC refers… Read More

November 14, 2024
Opinion
Underfunded? Kansas school districts operating cash fund balances jump to $1.3 billion

(The Sentinel) – It is an article of faith among superintendents, teacher unions, and the Kansas Association of School Boards that education – particularly special education – in the state… Read More

November 12, 2024
Gender, Kansas
New database shows extent of gender-affirming treatment in Kansas, nationwide

(The Sentinel) — There are 93 juvenile patients receiving gender-affirming treatment in Kansas, 22 of whom have had surgery and 71 of whom are on puberty blockers, according to a… Read More

October 21, 2024
Taxes
TIF Districts not working as intended, audit finds

(The Sentinel) — In a recently released  report, the  Kansas Department of Legislative Post Audit found an economic development tool popular with cities across… Read More

October 15, 2024