The clocks have sprung forward - despite a bill in the Kansas Legislature that would prohibit Kansas from participating in daylight saving time.

This past week, I attended the NEA-Retired Conference in Chandler, Arizona, where retired educators from across the country gathered for several days of training and seminars focused on how they can remain active in their union roles and continue advocating for public education.

Anthony Hensley likes to repeat himself - a lot.

He has an impeccable memory. He’s a master storyteller. And he understands that the best lessons are the ones you hear more than once.

The issue of a cell phone ban still has me animated.

If I’m being honest, my agitation started before I ever read a line of bill text. We found out about the proposal through the media. No heads up. No courtesy call. No “hey Tim, this is coming.”  

I’ll admit it - I had a lot of fun writing last week’s Graham’s Grumblings. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly just worked. After 26 sessions inside this building, it’s not hard to sort the week into those categories.

I’ve been putting on a good face all week at the Statehouse, and now I want — no, need — to grumble. This week had a little bit of everything: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Unfortunately, that feels about right for this point in the session.

It’s time for another Graham’s Grumblings - and this week, I want to lighten it up a bit.

The last two legislative sessions have made one thing very clear - the pace at the Kansas Statehouse has changed.

This is my 26th session working full time within the legislative process. At this point, I’m no longer impressed by fancy speeches. I’ve never been impressed by social media warriors. I’m growing impatient with foolishness in politics, and I can spot a BSer from a mile away.