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KS House Speaker Dan Hawkins has represented Dist. 100 since 2013. | Political page. Paid for by Hawkins Campaign Fund; Diane Hawkins, Treasurer. #ksleg
Joined January 2019
Kansas House Republicans Stand in Strong Support of Female Athletes by Overriding Governor Kelly’s Veto of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. Today, the House voted in favor of overriding Governor Kelly’s veto of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. Speaker of the House Dan.
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Today, we celebrate the lives of law enforcement officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Kansas. Please join me in remembering the fallen and supporting their families in their loss. #Honor #LawEnforcement #ThinBlueLine #BackTheBlue
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Sometimes the truth hurts. Don’t forget Gov Kelly vetoed a bill increasing penalties for killing or injuring police dogs out of pure political spite. #ksleg
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I stand with Texas Governor Abbott against the Biden Administration’s border crisis. Legislative Republicans will be taking action in support of Texas and their right to secure their southern border. #ksleg.
Statement on Texas’ constitutional right to self-defense. Full statement:
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Kansas House just voted in overwhelming, bipartisan fashion to override the Governor’s veto of the bipartisan, sustainable tax relief plan to deliver real relief right now to all Kansans. #ksleg
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The pro-life Abortion Pill Reversal Act is on its way to KS Gov. Laura Kelly’s desk. Will she sign it and provide pregnant women with life-saving information, or will she side with Planned Parenthood and other abortion groups by vetoing the bill? #ksleg #prolife @kansansforlife
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I can happily say that mom and baby are both doing great and that I am officially a grandpa!.I’m incredibly thankful to the good Lord above for the family that He has blessed me with.
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“There’s a movement in academia that, quite frankly, tramples First Amendment rights in the name of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The truth is, there’s nothing diverse, equitable, or inclusive about this movement and it has no place in our Kansas institutions. #ksleg
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The Republican-led House of Representatives unanimously passed substantial property, income, and Social Security tax relief for the people of Kansas by a vote of 123 to 0. #ksleg
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The Republican-led Kansas House has passed SB 233 Help Not Harm Act to protect Kansas kids from irreversible gender transition treatments by a vote of 80-40. #ksleg
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Today is #worlddownsyndromeday. Thank you Rep. Jason Goetz for celebrating and advocating for the rights, inclusion, and wellbeing of people with Down Syndrome on the House floor this morning! 💙💛 #ksleg
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“As we watch other states, nations, and organizations reverse course on these experimental procedures on children, Laura Kelly will most surely find herself on the wrong side of history with her reckless veto of this common-sense protection for Kansas minors. House #ksleg
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Kansas Senate President and House Speaker Invite the Chiefs to Team Up on a Unique Opportunity in the Sunflower State. “The rich tradition and history of the Chiefs are beloved across the entire Kansas City region and throughout Kansas. The potential to establish a home .#ksleg
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Like many of you, I am still shaken from the gravity of what happened yesterday. Violence targeting political adversaries is counter to everything our great country stands for. I hope you’ll join me in praying for President Trump, the innocent families that will be forever.
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This past week, I filed for reelection to continue representing the good people of District 100 in the Kansas House of Representatives. It’s been an incredible honor to serve District 100 since 2013, and I’m proud of all that Republicans have accomplished during that time. #ksleg
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Don't be fooled by the myths of Medicaid expansion!. There is no magic pot of Kansas money in DC that we're leaving on the table. Medicaid expansion simply means an expansion of federal debt. #ksleg
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KS is now one step closer to joining 22 other states and multiple European nations in protecting minors from these life-altering drugs and surgeries while preserving a litany of mental health treatments to address underlying issues. #ksleg .
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Governor Kelly’s Special Session of Spite will cost you $84,000 a day. The only thing she's laser-focused on is wasting your money and denying you bi-partisan tax relief with her election-year games. #ksleg
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"Kansas’s Democratic governor Laura Kelly has carefully crafted her political reputation as a self-proclaimed “middle of the road,” “moderate” leader. Now in her sixth year in office, with Republican supermajorities in both legislative chambers, she seems as determined as.#ksleg
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SB 83- Sunflower Education Equity passes the Kansas House 64-61 with slim bipartisan support #ksleg.
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Last year, Kansas Republicans overrode Gov Kelly’s radical vetoes and passed the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” and the “Women’s Bill of Rights”. Kansas is 1 of 4 states that’s adopted“The Women’s Bill of Rights” to “help state governments and courts define and apply.
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Kansas House Republicans Stand Solidly with Texas Against the Lawless Biden Administration #ksleg. Today, on Final Action, the Kansas House overwhelmingly passed a Resolution affirming state sovereignty, supporting Texas in its efforts to combat illegal immigration and
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Today I joined with 65 of my House colleagues and 20 members of the Kansas Senate in calling on Governor Kelly to safely open up Kansas as quickly as possible. You can read our detailed letter below. #ksleg
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"Like the Shamwow! or the Slap Chop, Governor Kelly is popping up all over the place trying to sell a product she claims can do anything! That product is Medicaid Expansion and the people of Kansas are seemingly stuck in the Governor’s never-ending infomercial.".#ksleg.
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I attempted to ask Gov. Kelly a question in the State Finance Council moments ago regarding her administration's lack of transparency and the misinformation her KDHE secretary has presented to the public. Gov. Kelly cut off my question, and would not allow me to ask it. #ksleg.
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Gov. Kelly claims that she has taken steps to keep the Kansas economy open. Tens of thousands of our business owners and employees know from personal experience that her response to the COVID pandemic shut down the Kansas economy and kept it closed for far too long. #ksleg.
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Thank you to all the incredible Kansas teachers for your sacrifices and dedication to making a difference in the lives of so many students every day. We appreciate you and all that you do! #nationalteacherappreciationday #ksleg
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If you needed another example of why the legislature overrode the Governor’s veto and made the Women’s Bill of Rights law. The Kelly/Toland administration thinks men can be mothers and “maybe we should change the name” of Mother’s Day #ksleg
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The food sales tax could have gone to zero immediately last year- if not for the Gov’s veto. Instead, she chose politics over the people. #ksleg.
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The Governor talks about sustainability. The only thing her veto sustains is Joe Biden’s inflation. Let's override her veto and provide real and responsible tax relief for all Kansans! #ksleg
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Rules and regulations can be expensive! The Republican-led KS House successfully passed the REINS Act, which aims to rein in the added costs of burdensome rules and regulations. The REINS Act requires KS government agencies to provide an estimate of the regulatory costs .#ksleg
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On a day that should be about celebrating the success of the Chiefs and the Kansas City area, it's heartbreaking to hear of the lawlessness that occurred after the parade. I appreciate our hard-working law enforcement officers for risking their own lives to keep others safe.
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Republicans believe in governing. The Governor and her party are focused on grandstanding. They have had the opportunity this year and last year to provide substantial tax relief to all Kansans and her only response has been no. #ksleg.
Governor Kelly blocks tax relief for Kansans via @knssradio.
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Governor Kelly should sign the sustainable, bipartisan tax relief bill today and eliminate the tax on Social Security for Kansas seniors!.The bill also provides:.✔Income Tax Relief.✔Property Tax Relief.✔Eliminates the Sales Tax on Food.#ksleg
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“The true reason for the closure of the ER in Fort Scott is their inability to qualify for the rural hospital designation at the federal level. Instead of focusing on a real solution to the actual problem, the Governor has sadly chosen to make empty promises that offer false hope
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Kansans shouldn’t be discouraged from spending their golden years in the Sunflower State. That’s why as part of the new legislative tax relief bill we’re phasing out the tax on Social Security. House Republicans are committed to passing real tax relief. Right now. #ksleg
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“Advocates wrongly promised that expansion was a way for states to access “free money” and reap economic benefits. But by adding millions of able-bodied adults, Medicaid has turned into a bloated government program that forces people off their private (plan) and onto welfare.”.
The consequences of Medicaid expansion have been known for years!. But hospital budget shortfalls and outright hospitals closures are the canary in the coal mine that expansion is not working. ⬇️ NEW | FGA BLOG ⬇️ #medicaid #healthcare
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“It’s like when a drug dealer offers the first hit of a drug for free knowing that you’ll be addicted and coming back for more,” [@DanHawkinsKS], a Wichita Republican, said in a statement. From the @jonshorman & @KatieJ_Bernard story for the @KCStar:
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Governor Laura Kelly just vetoed legislation that could have held men like this accountable for abortion coercion. Abortion coercion is wrong, no matter your stance on abortion rights. #ksleg .
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Tax relief for Kansans is long overdue. The Governor should sign this true bipartisan compromise, sustainable tax relief plan and return taxpayer money back to the good people of Kansas where it belongs. #ksleg.
After Kansas lawmakers sent her a tax package that’s costlier than her own stated upper limit, will Gov. Laura Kelly veto the plan? The measure has near-total Republican support but has divided Democrats.
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Today #ksleg heard HR6035, a resolution affirming our support for Texas and their right to defend their southern border. Millions of individuals have entered the US illegally due to the failures of the Biden Administration, posing a threat to national security, a rise in human
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Happy Easter! Today we celebrate the miracle of Easter and the beauty of God’s creation. He is risen! He is risen, indeed!
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Last week the Governor responded to the closure of a health clinic in Eureka and predictably blamed it on #ksleg 's failure to expand Medicaid. The curious thing about that? The clinic was an FQHC- Federally Qualified Health Clinic, which means they don’t receive Medicaid rates.
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Governor Kelly’s statements on Medicaid expansion give false hope to rural Kansans. Population centers see the highest percentage of Medicaid dollars. Medicaid expansion will not solve financial issues for rural Kansas hospitals. #ksleg.
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“Expansion has cost the average state 157% more than initially estimated & KS’s Medicaid improper payment rate is staggeringly nearly 30%!” Instead, the priority must be placed on eliminating the IDD waiver waitlist for our most vulnerable Kansans. #ksleg.
Medicaid Expansion: a charming smile with a nasty bite! Expansion has cost the average state 157% more than initially estimated& KS's Medicaid improper payment rate is staggeringly nearly 30%! Click here to tell your legislators to hold the line on MedEx:
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“It’s truly significant that we’re signing this compromise tax relief bill that's backed by notably strong bipartisan support, on Tax Day. All Kansans are now just one signature away from relief from the burden of high property, income, Social Security, and food sales tax. #ksleg
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Wishing you all a blessed and peaceful Good Friday today as we reflect and give thanks for the sacrifice Christ made.
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House approves the Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act, SB 172, 84-36 #ksleg
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This veto can be easily explained by a difference in philosophies- the Governor and her party believe that more government control is the answer to our problems and we wholeheartedly disagree with that. House Republicans believe there should be checks placed on the administrative
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Claim: Medicaid expansion would improve health outcomes. Reality: A January 2023 study found that Medicaid expansion has no effect on major health outcomes. The gold-standard study of the impact of Medicaid expansion on health outcomes found expansion had no effect #ksleg
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Today, Sen. Masterson and I signed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. From here, it will go to the Governor’s desk. We will be watching to see if she remains true to her campaign ads when she said “of course men should not play girls’ sports” and signs the bill into law.
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biologically female. House Republicans are united in our commitment to defending the intention of Title IX. We proudly stand with the female athletes across Kansas in their pursuit of athletic awards, opportunities, and scholarships and believe they deserve every chance at.
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No one is talking about the toll this takes on female athletes. This story and others like hers is why we overrode the Kelly/Toland Administration’s radical veto to make the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act law. #ksleg .
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“It’s not the single-rate that’s the problem; it’s Gov Kelly’s spending. They’re basing their claim that our tax plan isn’t sustainable on their massive overspending in her budget proposal. Her pricey plans to expand government add up to a 13.5% increase over last year. #ksleg.
Governor Kelly’s budget director, Adam Proffitt, tells legislators that the flat tax in HB 2284 puts the state into budget deficits starting in FY 2029, but he doesn’t show the basis for that claim. The deficit he shows doesn’t disclose more than $1.6 billion in additional
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Today, I alerted Governor Laura Kelly that her administration's recent Kansas Department for Children and Families memo aimed at bypassing existing welfare work requirements is a direct violation of state law. Read my letter and news release! #ksleg
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Property tax is the most hated tax! That’s why we’ve included significant, broad-based property tax relief in the new legislative, dual-rate tax relief bill. Real tax relief, right now, for all Kansans. #ksleg
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“We all saw unanimous support for this tax relief bill in the House. We all saw the bipartisan majority support for this bill in the Senate. And we’ve all seen the revenue estimates that say this plan is sustainable. One by one we’ve overcome Governor Kelly’s objections .#ksleg
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"To underscore the momentum of the anti-ESG movement in states across the nation, Kansas’s fiduciary model — one of the strongest in the nation — became law despite having a Democratic governor. "."Why are these bills so successful? Because the ESG movement is fundamentally
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"House Speaker Dan Hawkins, a Wichita Republican and vehement opponent of expansion, said his party was focused on solutions for those already on Medicaid rather than expanding the program. His position, he said, wasn’t about “giving someone a win.” “The Governor’s claims to the.
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Gov. Kelly wants to be perceived as "fiscally responsible" entering an election year, but the opposite is true. Kansans need their government to responsibly reduce taxes across the board. #ksleg.
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SPEAKER HAWKINS RESPONDS TO THE GOVERNOR’S VETO OF THE COMPREHENSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE LEGISLATIVE TAX PLAN. “In these times of economic uncertainty when Kansans need tax relief more than ever, it’s especially careless and out-of-touch for Governor Kelly to veto this broad,
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KS House Republicans are focused on root healthcare issues and real solutions. Increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for hospitals and providers bring true help to Kansans who need it most. #ksleg. Indiana's expanded Medicaid program is now facing a $1B shortfall.
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"The wait is almost over for Kansans who have patiently endured years of no broad-based tax relief. a bipartisan cadre of Kansas lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a historic tax package .#ksleg .
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Today, Senate President Masterson and House Speaker Hawkins were joined by dozens of colleagues from both chambers and officially signed HB 2284, the compromise tax plan. If signed into law, the primary beneficiaries under the bill are retirees, homeowners, and those #ksleg
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Fact: Medicaid expansion will not save rural hospitals. Republicans have innovative solutions that will help, but nearly 50 hospitals have closed in expansion states. Expansion would cause $12.5M in KS hospital shortfalls. MedEx is not the answer. #ksleg.
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SPEAKER DAN HAWKINS PLEDGES TO STAND FIRMLY WITH KANSAS FAMILIES IN SUPPORT OF PARENT’S RIGHTS. TOPEKA— Speaker Dan Hawkins (R-Wichita) issued the following statement:. “It’s sad to see that with this veto, Governor Kelly has once again sided against parents and their right to.
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If Gov. Kelly's administration is not going to be transparent, I cannot trust the accuracy of its requests. Transparency and accuracy is incredibly important from government. Due to that fact, I voted no on the motion to approve the fund agency reimbursements. #ksleg.
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Moments ago, the Kansas House passed a resolution through the Committee of the Whole opposing Gov. Kelly's announcement that she will institute a new statewide mask mandate. #ksleg
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The new compromise plan is nearly the same as the last but with a ⬇️fiscal note to address the Gov’s stated concerns. She’s out of excuses. Call Gov Kelly & tell her to stop the games, sign the bill, & deliver tax relief to ALL Kansans. #ksleg
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“It’s ironic that the largest contributor to Governor Laura Kelly’s Middle of the Road PAC, the governor of Illinois, enjoys a lower SINGLE income tax rate of 4.95% than what Governor Kelly vetoed and called irresponsible today." #ksleg .
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A Special Session for Tax Relief is Unreasonable. "133 out of 153 legislators from across the state back this tax relief plan I’m signing today which is truly a testament to the work done across party lines and the concessions made to get to this place of compromise. #ksleg
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With today's veto of the pro-life Abortion Pill Reversal Act, Gov. Kelly has again proven that her allegiance lies with Planned Parenthood and the abortion lobby, not with unborn Kansans. Please don't sit this fight out. Lives rely on our ability to override this veto! #ksleg
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Medicaid expansion will not save rural hospitals-it only offers false hope. Increasing astonishingly low hospital Medicaid reimbursements, like the Republican-led legislature did in the state budget this year, offers the real help that hospitals need. #ksleg.
Advocates for Medicaid expansion continue to push the talking point that it will save hospitals from closing. Reality tells a different story—and it's another reason why #kansas should NOT expand Medicaid! #ksleg
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I pulled some numbers for comparison with the amount of fraud estimated to have occurred in our unemployment system under Gov. Kelly's watch. This is completely unacceptable and it's time for Gov. Kelly and her administration to take responsibility. #ksleg
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Our anti-ESG law already hard at work! Last session the House championed a bill that protects state funds and contracts from ESG investing which picks winners and losers based on progressive political ideologies instead of financially sound principles. I'm glad to see this
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My Explanation of Vote from today's Final Action vote on the #ValueThemBoth Constitutional Amendment. #ksleg #ProLife @kansansforlife @nrlc @LiveAction @StudentsforLife @family_policy @FPAofKansas @kstruthcaucus
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It’s impossible to do business with the People’s Republic of China without also doing business with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). A day doesn’t go by that we aren’t provided with troubling news about the CCP. #ksleg
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The future costs of Medicaid expansion to Kansas taxpayers have been seriously underestimated. The negative impact on our rural hospitals is also significant. Expanding Medicaid under #Obamacare is not the solution our state needs. #ksleg.
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Please join me in praying for our Middle Eastern, democratic ally Israel. We solidly stand with Israel as they defend their freedom against the Hamas terrorists and all who have supported them in these unprovoked and horrific attacks. #ksleg
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In case you missed it! "There's absolutely no language or intent in the Fairness in Women's Sports Act to require any type of genitalia inspection and that will not be the outcome of the bill. I encourage folks to always do their research in cases like.
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Governor Kelly thinks bipartisanship just happens. No Governor, it doesn’t ‘happen’. It requires effort and trust. Breaking a deal and suing the legislature in an attempt to close churches is not how it happens. #ksleg.
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If Medicaid expansion is revenue neutral like we’ve always been told, why does it need a revenue source to pay for it? #ksleg.
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Kansas House Votes to Override Governor’s Veto of Women’s Bill of Rights. Topeka, KS — House Speaker Dan Hawkins, Majority Leader Chris Croft, and Speaker Pro Tem Blake Carpenter issued the following statement:. “By overriding the Governor’s veto of the Women’s Bill of Rights,
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The Republican-led House just passed the K-12 Ed Budget. Once again, fully funding schools & prioritizing our commitment to education, students, & teachers!.🍎Increase of $303M total $.🍎$75M new funding for Special Ed.🍎Ensures all Sped $ go to Sped.#ksleg.
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“The flat tax proposal is better for taxpayers than Kelly’s plan for several reasons:. 1. Lower-income families save more money. 2. Dropping the top rate from 5.7% to 5.25% makes Kansas more competitive with other states. 3. All taxpayers save more money.
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“It’s irresponsible and unacceptable that Governor Kelly and her allies chose to play politics and deny meaningful tax relief to all Kansans. A burgeoning budget surplus and careful vetting of HB 2284 reveal the absurdity of their arguments. The Democrats' games are played #ksleg
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The elites at the KASB want the ability to determine the types of buses low-income kids are allowed to ride on #busshaming.
Wow. 2 professional charter buses just picked up the "School Choice" (voucher) proponents from their day at the #ksleg. At 3:30 p.m., @KASBPublicEd will oppose vouchers. #ksed
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My staff and I had the opportunity to visit the new @KansasGOP offices today. Very excited that we got to talk with the Kansas GOP’s new Executive Director @ShanGolden about ways we can expand and strengthen the Republican caucus in next year’s election. #ksleg #ksgop #RemainRed
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Stories like this one are exactly why we passed the Safe Haven legislation here in Kansas last session. "Safe Haven Baby Boxes, a nonprofit based in Indiana, offers temperature-controlled baby boxes at hospitals and fire stations in multiple states, letting parents legally
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