And will an un-elected Democrat Secretary of State give Republican candidates the run around? State Representative Bill Light withdrew his candidacy for re-election to the Kansas House May 12. Light was facing a strong conservative challenge in the August primary by Dan Widder of Ulysses. In a Hutchinson News article, Light claimed that his retirement [...]
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Raj Goyle a “NO” vote on the budget?
Only two House Democrats voted against the massive budget bill in the House yesterday, one that will require the largest tax increase in Kansas history. One was Patrick Maloney of Kingman. He replaced Dennis McKinney, who is one of many Democrats to be appointed to a statewide seat. The other was Raj Goyle of Wichita. [...]
State Rep. Hineman, not KEPC, requested pro-tax study
A KansasWatchdog article this morning reveals that Kansas Representative Don Hineman (R-Dighton), and not the Kansas Economic Progress Council, requested the pro-sales tax study released Monday by Wichita State University. The study concluded that a sales tax increase would cost private sector employment, but would fuel government jobs, thus saving close to 2,000 in the [...]
Wednesday’s attempt to pass the Healthcare Freedom Act in the KS House falls short again
From the Kansas House Journal, March 24, 2010, beginning on page 1275 (page 21 of the pdf) INTRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL MOTIONS Having voted on the prevailing side, Rep. Peck moved, pursuant to House Rule 2303, that the House reconsider its adverse action on HCR 5032 in not adopting the resolution under that order of business, [...]
Healthcare Freedom Amendment eight votes short; how did your Rep. vote?
Today the Kansas House took it’s first vote on the proposed Healthcare Freedom Amendment. In light of last night’s stunning vote to essentially nationalize one sixth of our nation’s economy, this amendment is more important than ever to protect Kansans from unconstitutional federal mandates. To pass, the amendment needs a two-thirds supermajority of 84 votes [...]
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