“American households pay at least $14,000 in hidden regulatory costs every year,” Wayne Crews, the Fred L. Smith fellow in regulatory studies at the institute, says in a new video provided exclusively to The Daily Signal. “Instead of finding ways to cut those costs for Americans, President Biden’s whole-of-government policymaking framework...
Kansas has over 90,000 more female voters than male votes
More males than females in population under age 60 according to census, but more registered females over that age range. This series attempts to provide new insights about voters and Kansas politics from a deep dive exploring demographics in Kansas voter files and US census data. Demographics of Kansas Voters...
Overland Park to limit heights of apartment buildings. See the new construction rules
The Overland Park City Council approved new standards that will limit the height of new apartment buildings in certain areas. The council voted Monday to amend development standards for multi-family housing that would streamline construction in some ways, while setting new restrictions in others. The changes are a step in...
Johnson County plans to use over $6 million to help with housing needs
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - The clock is ticking on the Johnson County Commissioners to choose the destinations for $6.35 million before the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFRF) Funds disappear at the end of the year. There are parameters behind what the money can be used for, and the...
‘Take Back JoCo’ grassroots movement implores Nov. 5 voters to rein in Johnson County spending, imperiousness
Frustrated by what they say are big-spending, out-of-touch Johnson County, Kansas, leaders, and unable to rely on local news media to hold them accountable, an ad hoc group of citizens is urging voters to “Take Back JoCo” Nov. 5. Coming together only in recent months, Take Back JoCo has already...