Patrick Richardson

Patrick Richardson writes for the The Sentinel. 

Public Education
Colorado Springs school district ends relationship with teacher’s union

(The Sentinel) – Late last year, the Colorado Springs, Colorado, Board of Education voted to end its collective bargaining agreement with the Colorado Springs Education Association – the union representing… Read More

January 14, 2025
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
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 press… 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