The following OpEd by Brittany Jones and Elizabeth Patton was published by the Wichita Eagle on March 11, 2021. The past year has highlighted how important it is to bridge the opportunity gaps in our educational system. As these gaps were exacerbated by pandemic-related school closures, working parent, single parents, students, teachers, and thousands of
We’ve reached what is known as turn around week at the Kansas Capitol. It’s the week in which bills are supposed to be out of one chamber unless they have been made exempt. This means legislators are on the floor for hours at a time, trying to get bills passed out of their chamber. We’ve
This session has been all about standing up for women! First, with the swift passage of Value Them Both that if passed on a public ballot will ensure that women are not left alone to be exploited by the abortion industry. And now with a hearing on the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act to protect
It has been an odd week with the bitter cold and with the passing of two men (one local and one national) who have been vital to the conservative movement, State Senator Bud Estes (R-Dodge City), and conservative radio host, Rush Limbaugh. We are in prayer for both the Estes and Limbaugh families. Even with
It’s a busy week in Topeka. One bill that is getting a lot of emphasis is the expansion of the Student Tax Credit Scholarship and we need your help to get it passed. This program has given hundreds of students an opportunity for a better education. This is an existing program that allows taxpayers to
Yesterday, Value Them Both passed out of the Senate 28 to 11! This is a huge victory for every Kansan who believes that unlimited abortion is harmful for women, babies, and our state as a whole. Yesterday, 28 senators stood to protect the life-saving laws that place basic regulations on the abortion industry. A special
On this Monday after a Chiefs victory, I wanted to take a quick minute to update you on Value Them Both and to ask for your help. On Friday, Value Them Both passed in the House. This is a huge victory! Last year we fell four votes shy in the House, but after the election, the
Despite everything going on across the nation, things are moving quickly in Topeka. The House voted Value Them Both out of committee this morning & is preparing to take it up TOMORROW! It’s time to start contacting your representatives. They need to hear from you today!!! It’s easy on our action center. Many of these
You sent your legislators to Topeka with a mandate to pass Value Them Both. They are listening! The bill was introduced last Tuesday and the hearings in both the Senate and the House were held this past Friday. And today, the Senate Judiciary committee, chaired by Senator Kellie Warren, passed Value Them Both by a
As Americans we love our freedom. Historically speaking, if you asked someone on the street what Americans value most, I’m sure you would hear some version of freedom, liberty or the ability to do as we please. Since our founding these freedoms have allowed unprecedented growth and achievements in this country that could not have
We have the right, privilege and obligation to speak into every aspect of our government. Our Action Center makes it easy for you to do that.