The major part of legislative session wrapped up at 2:15 AM Saturday morning. Despite the best laid plans, legislative session is always a bit unpredictable. Given the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and a host of other complicating factors, this session redefined unpredictability. But that is not to say unpredictability is always bad. This was
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
As we mourn the loss of life & the breach of the rule of law in Washington, DC earlier this week, we continue to pray for our nation, our law enforcement, and our elected officials who are continuing to do the people’s business. Every life is valuable and should be protected. We pray for the
This week is the first week of the Advent season. Quite honestly, anticipating anything in a year like 2020 feels a little cruel. So many plans have been rearranged or outright cancelled. Just like many of you, I’ve felt this personally and professionally this year. But the Advent season is all about hope and anticipation,
One of the most exciting days of my life was the day I finally got to vote. One-hundred years before, I could have been jailed for the simple act of casting my ballot. This week we celebrate the official ratification of the 19th Amendment – the Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that protects the right
It looks like the 2020 legislative session took its final bow last week. Legislators came back for two days to discuss a COVID relief bill that is very similar to the bill Governor Kelly vetoed just two weeks ago. The notable differences were that the bill extends the governor’s powers until September 15th with oversight
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