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Kansas Needs Market Solutions, Not More Government Controls

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Washington continues to encroach on states, when federalism should be the guiding principle.

Kansas Should Welcome a Return to Federalism

Close-up of a scattered pile of U.S. dollar bills, primarily $100 denominations, symbolizing government spending and fiscal policy in Kansas. The image highlights the concept of dedicated funds and their impact on accountability and transparency in public finance, as discussed in the Kansas Policy Institute article on undermining accountability in government budgets.

Cities and counties have more than $6 billion in cash reserves, including $1.8 billion tucked away in non-budgeted funds

The Kansas state capitol against the blue sky. Kansas state lawmakers shouldn't depend on dollars from Washington.

Kansas Should Depend Less on Washington

A woman running hands through a Kansas wheat field, experiencing the economic benefits that free markets allow when Kansas can prosper.

Kansas Has Room to Let People Prosper

Save the date: Kansas Policy Institute's 30th Anniversary Gala, October 21, 2026, Wichita Marriott, featuring former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Register on Eventbrite.

Thank you to our 30th Anniversary Gala sponsors. Constitution Sponsors: Nick and Mary Ann Powell; David and Lorelei Gibson; Todd S. Farha Foundation and S Jim & Darla Farha Charitable Foundation; Martin K. Eby Jr. Freedom Sponsors: Robert and Sharol Rasberry; Clark Investment Group; DonorsTrust; Atlas Network.

Thank you to our 30th Anniversary Gala sponsors. Constitution Sponsors: Nick and Mary Ann Powell; David and Lorelei Gibson; Todd S. Farha Foundation and S Jim & Darla Farha Charitable Foundation; Martin K. Eby Jr. Freedom Sponsors: Robert and Sharol Rasberry; Clark Investment Group; DonorsTrust; Atlas Network.

Tax & Spending

Kansas sunflower field at sunset.

Kansas Needs Market Solutions, Not More Government Controls

Vance Ginn | October 5, 2026

Washington continues to encroach on states, when federalism should be the guiding principle.

Kansas Should Welcome a Return to Federalism

Vance Ginn | September 24, 2026

Close-up of a scattered pile of U.S. dollar bills, primarily $100 denominations, symbolizing government spending and fiscal policy in Kansas. The image highlights the concept of dedicated funds and their impact on accountability and transparency in public finance, as discussed in the Kansas Policy Institute article on undermining accountability in government budgets.

Cities and counties have more than $6 billion in cash reserves, including $1.8 billion tucked away in non-budgeted funds

Dave Trabert | September 23, 2026

The Kansas state capitol against the blue sky. Kansas state lawmakers shouldn't depend on dollars from Washington.

Kansas Should Depend Less on Washington

Vance Ginn | September 15, 2026

A woman running hands through a Kansas wheat field, experiencing the economic benefits that free markets allow when Kansas can prosper.

Kansas Has Room to Let People Prosper

Vance Ginn | September 10, 2026

A taxpayer with a calculator trying to figure out his taxes.

Kansas Can Build a Better Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Vance Ginn | September 1, 2026

EDUCATION

Resolving budget deficits related to enrollment declines in Kansas public schools

Dave Trabert | July 27, 2026

Kansas School Board Resource Center Welcomes Marc Woofter

Ellen Hathaway | July 21, 2026

School districts should pay effective teachers what they’re worth, not dabble in affordable housing

Dave Trabert | July 15, 2026

WSU/KU professors’ budget model for USD 259 is misleading

Dave Trabert | July 14, 2026

New A–F Grades for Kansas Schools Highlight Impact of Lowered Standards

Ellen Hathaway | June 29, 2026

Here we go again; JoCo districts prepare another school funding lawsuit rather than educating students

Dave Trabert | May 21, 2026

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