Topeka is preparing for a special session of the legislature called by Governor Kelly, to try and fix the broken tax system in Kansas. Can it be done! Maybe, if Republicans are willing to stop giving all the tax breaks to the top 5% and start taking care of those who need it most. The […]
$15 million of YOUR tax dollars to be wasted sending the KS National Guard to Texas. Friends, this is a waste of your hard earned tax dollars. The southern border is a federal problem, not a Kansas problem. Our schools, our hospitals, our businesses, that we all rely upon need support far more than the
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Today was a busy day doing some of the “hands on work” of campaigning. A good cup of coffee and an hours work produced some great results.
Once again, the Kansas House and Senate have practiced their brand of governmental overreach by sending to the Governor, legislation to thwart local home-rule in Kansas. After public objections, the legislature has chosen to ignore the people, once again! I always hear from my Republican friends, about government overreach and local home rule, which sounds
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I had a great meeting with the folks in Miami County. I also was pleased to meet Stacy Knoell, who is running for KS Senate district 23. My message to the gathering in person and on Zoom, was about Community, Hard Work and Fairness to All! I listened to conversations centered on what our legislature
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Some times you can tell a lot about a person by their actions. As I read the local news on Statehouse activity mid way through he session, it is hard not to see the small minded, hardhearted, petty displays put on by our Republican neighbors. No fewer than 3 different cruel bills, to single out
Is Cruelty really part of Life in Kansas? Read More »
It seems that confusion about why they are in the Statehouse is never ending. Republicans refuse to listen to their own constituents about almost everything! A recent poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, a company used by Republicans, has shown that the majority of Kansans support expansion of KanCare (Medicaid). The poll showed that 68%
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February 23rd is fast approaching, “turnaround” day at the Kansas Statehouse. The last day for non exempt bills and proposals to be considered the house of origin before passing to the other chamber. Turnaround is informally considered the mid point in the legislative session. Among the items moving from chamber to chamber are bills to
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Today people went from celebrating the Super Bowl victory of the Chiefs, to Tragedy when a mass shooting occurred at Union Station during the event. What should have been a joyous occasion for football fans turned in to a fight for life itself for many. Many will say that all we can do is pray
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