April 2022

Editorial: Kansas legislators waded into ethical morass with ill-conceived effort to oust Mark Skoglund An attempt by legislators to remove Mark Skoglund from his post as director of the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission has been subdued for now. This comes amid an apparent inquiry into one of the most powerful groups in Topeka — the Kansas Chamber — and, potentially, legislators The Topeka Capital-Journal’s Andrew Bahl reports The Topeka Capital-Journal’s Andrew Bahl reports legislators have walked back the effort.

With the April 18 tax-filing deadline closing in for most taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service wants to dispel some new and common myths about getting refund details or speeding up tax refunds. A number of these myths circulate on social media every tax season.

The past two years have been difficult for everyone, including educators and students. Our nation’s teachers have adapted and provided for their students in so many ways. This year, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 2 through May 6, and honor all educators who prepare our children for the future.

Transgenderism is a political construct not a biological fact. All the hormone treatments, surgeries and wishful thinking don’t change the fact that a transgender person is doing an imitation of what they think the opposite sex should be.