After a Long Night of Bad Policy, Some Reasons for Optimism
by kneacomm | April 7, 2023 | Advocacy & Action, Bill Briefs, House, Legislative Summary, Senate, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
The Kansas Legislature finally adjourned for their spring season break at about 4:30 a.m. Friday, after approving dozens of policies indicative of the mixed-up priorities of the majority party. The best news of the night is that thanks to the advocacy of...
TAKE ACTION NOW! KANSAS HOUSE TO VOTE ON MASSIVE VOUCHER SCHEME TONIGHT! CALL / EMAIL TONIGHT!
by kneacomm | April 5, 2023 | Advocacy & Action, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
DON'T KNOW HOW TO CONTACT YOUR REP? CLICK HERE! CALL YOUR REPS (leave a voicemail) then follow-up with an email from your personal email address! THE ISSUE: Monster VOUCHER SCHEME H Sub for SB 83 is up for a vote tonight. Vouchers rob funding from neighborhood public...
Turnaround, a.k.a. Halftime of the 2023 Session
by kneacomm | February 24, 2023 | Advocacy & Action, House, Senate, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Where does legislation stands now that we've hit "turnaround," also known as "halftime" of the legislative session? The state of education in Kansas is safe for the next few days as the legislature has reached its turnaround deadline - Friday, Feb. 24 - and is taking...
Mid-Week Audio Update Feb. 15, 2023
by kneacomm | February 15, 2023 | Advocacy & Action, Bill Briefs, Lobby Leaders, School Finance, Taxation, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Marcus Baltzell- KNEA Director of Communications; Lauren Tice Miller- KNEA Director of Government Relations & Elections; Timothy Graham- KNEA Director of Government Relations & Coalitions, give a mid-week update and discussion of bills and issues Kansas NEA is...
Mid-Week Audio Update
by kneacomm | February 9, 2023 | Advocacy & Action, House, School Finance, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Marcus Baltzell- KNEA Director of Communications; Lauren Tice Miller- KNEA Director of Government Relations & Elections; Timothy Graham- KNEA Director of Government Relations & Coalitions, give a mid-week update and discussion of bills and issues Kansas NEA is...