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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Today is Super Bowl Sunday! Most of you are hoping for another win for the KC Chiefs (I know a few are not). Many will gather with friends and family to watch the game and enjoy great food and fellowship. It is however just another sad day in Topeka at the Capitol. Sad because our
The Kansas Legislature continues to waste time and ignore the real life problems of REAL LIFE Kansans. This past week saw continued bluster, sound and fury over nothing. Rep. Carrie Barth (5th Dist) signed on to a resolution calling for Governor Kelly to send the Kansas National Guard and law enforcement to Texas to patrol
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A bill introduced by our Republican friends in the Kansas Legislature, HB 2674 , would prohibit the Kansas Department for Children and Families from participating in the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program. This program provides food assistance to Kansas kids who qualify for free or reduced priced meals over the summer months. This bill was
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As this campaign continues to move forward, I would be remiss in not saying how much I depend on you to help me win this race and bring Kansas Values back to the State House. Thanks to all who have contributed! If you would like to help please consider a contribution, I count on you,
The legislative session is well under way and the current Majority in the State House are steadily marching into the past, beating a broken drum. Attempting to take us back to the failed Brownback days. A flat tax to help the top 3% of Kansans (their donors), refusing to pass Medicaid Expansion that would help
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January has brought us a lot of snow and frigid winds recently, but I have not slowed down. I have been meeting with leadership in Franklin, Douglas and Miami counties. We need to bring common sense back to the Kansas State House. I will be setting up a calendar for 2024 events soon. Stay warm.
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As we end 2023 and look to 2024, a number of things come to mind that would make it a brighter year for all Kansans. First, expanding Medicaid would allow thousands now uninsured to obtain a minimal level of healthcare and do a lot to help shore up our healthcare delivery system in Kansas. Don’t
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It was great meeting with folks from Franklin County Democrats in Ottawa today. Great coffee and muffins at Mug Shot Coffee. Tomorrow I will be in Douglas Co for a coffee at Z’s Divine Expresso & Coffee, and I hope to be in Miami & Johnson Counties Soon to sample their coffee and have conversations.
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