TOPEKA, KAN. – The Kansas chapter of Americans for Prosperity Foundation will honor Dr. Milton Friedman on July 30 as part of a national day of recognition for the Nobel Laureate, his work, theories, and contributions. The Friedman Legacy for Freedom Day is being celebrated in every state and in 5 countries.

The luncheon is being sponsored by the Foundation for Educational Choice, the continuation of the Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation.

TOPEKA, KAN. –The Kansas chapter of the grassroots group Americans for Prosperity today released its 2010 Legislative Score Cards. Each year the fiscally conservative group tracks how legislators vote on a number of key issues and then posts the scores for its members.

In 2010, AFP tracked legislators’ votes on tax increases, spending constraints, the statewide smoking ban, transportation, and the budget. The purpose of the score card is to provide Kansans with information on whether their legislators are fiscally conservative and limited government oriented.

The recent letter to the editor submitted by Senate President Stephen Morris caught my attention. He claims passing the largest sales tax increase in Kansas history was the “only responsible way” to address the budget shortfall. A shortfall he blames on an “economic crisis.”

It apparently escaped Mr. Morris’ mind the legislature’s non-partisan staff predicted in May of 2007 (well before any economic downturn) the state would face a funding shortfall. Not surprising considering state spending increased by 40% in just a five year time period.