Representative looks toward 2016 session
With a new year comes a new opportunity for me to serve the citizens of District 62 and Kansas. 2015 was a productive year at the statehouse, as we have moved Kansas toward growth and efficiency. One...
View ArticleGarber talks voter input on property tax increases
It has always been important to me that the people have a say in the issues that affects their lives. I believe that people especially want a say in financial issues surrounding them. At the present...
View ArticleFrom the Legislature: Alvarez and Marsal efficiency study
Kansas is working toward becoming a more efficient state with efforts to reduce spending while maintaining services. We have made great strides, yet more can be done. In case you weren’t aware, an...
View ArticleWhen should the people be allowed to vote?
In any republic, you must trust the people of the electorate. You must trust they will be informed and fulfill their duty to vote. One way of showing that trust is to give the people a vote on how...
View ArticleProposed requirements draw attention
This year’s legislative cycle began with a full caseload of legislation carried over from last session. The session has been slow thus far, but is gaining speed with each passing day. I have been...
View ArticleIs transparency important?
The State Budget has been the topic of conversation in the past few years and especially pertinent lately. The largest expenditure in the budget is K-12 education, because I feel — as do many others —...
View ArticleGovernor’s budget amendment passes
The Senate has continued to stay busy as session has progressed. Things this week have really sped up due to a desire on the part of the legislature to shorten up the session. There has been a lot of...
View ArticleHouse approves budget compromise, interstate healthcare compact
The House approved a budget compromise that was later adopted by the Senate. I supported the budget compromise. The bill is essentially what the House approved after debate the prior week, but with...
View ArticleTopics heat up
As the weather warms up, so does the legislative cycle. One of the big topics in the Senate Education Committee has been SB 444. This legislation would establish a language assessment program for...
View ArticleVoters to have say on property taxes, hunting rights
The legislature has been working through quite a few bills this past week. One interesting piece of legislation is Senate Substitute for HB 2088. Under this proposed substitute, a city or county...
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