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| Memo to Secretary Wagnon |
| March 18, 2008 Joan Wagnon, Secretary of Revenue Room 230, 915 SW Harrison Topeka, KS 66612-1518 Dear Secretary Wagnon, In view of the major problems of overcrowding and long waiting times for drivers license renewals, tags, and pictures for concealed carriage in your Olathe and Shawnee locations, we urge you to consider expanding the role of the private sector, the present use of which seem to be working well in Lawrence and Wichita. While we’... Read More |
| Alexa's Law passes KS House |
| Contact Senators now to support HB 2006 Chelsea Ann Brooks and Alexa Lynn Brooks were murdered June 9, 2006. Chelsea was 14 years old and her daughter, Alexa, was due to be born July 4, 2006.Chelsea's parents, Darren and Terri Brooks, were surprised to learn that the murderer would only be charged with one death - Chelsea's death - because under Kansas law he could not be charged with Alexa's death.KFL applauds the Brooks family for their courage in working to achieve pa... Read More |
| Letter to the Speaker |
| As we consider gaming legislation today, I should like to remind you that you and I have a large number of constituents who would never cross the threshold of a casino. Many consider gambling sinful and evil, my own Legislative Aide and close friend, a devout Mennonite, is horrified that I might cast a vote which advanced the cause of gambling in any way. We all must respect these views, but we must also recognize that many of our constituents do enjoy the activities offered by the casinos, f... Read More |
| House Bill 2031 |
| For Immediate Release February 12, 2007 Topeka - The Kansas House of Representatives gave tentative approval today to House Bill 2031, a bill that will repeal the state’s franchise tax over a three-year period. “I am pleased the House Republican Caucus’ plan to do away with our state’s franchise tax is moving forward,” House Speaker Melvin Neufeld (R-Ingalls) said. “It is what I call a “triple tax” - taxing Kansas businesses that have already paid incom... Read More |
| Response to the Governors Budget Proposal |
| Kansas House Republican Caucus RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNORS BUDGET PROPOSAL Overall Spending; The governor's proposed budget policy for Fiscal Year 2008 puts total spending at $12.4 billion. The governor's proposed budget for FY 2008 would increase State General Fund spending by $420.0 million or 7.7% - the largest one-year increase in state history. Her budget recommendations for State General Fund expenditures exceed revenues by $327.9 million. If enacte... Read More |
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| House Majority Leader Announces New Health Task Force |
| TOPEKA - House Majority Leader Ray Merrick (R-Stilwell) announced this afternoon his appointees to the new Health Task Force. The task force will focus on finding ways to make Kansas healthier by assisting individuals in taking care of their own health. "Everybody knows there is a crisis in Health Care. The importance of our personal health demands we address this proble... Read More |
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