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So, after the previous two weeks of earthquakes with an epicenter just outside of Hutchinson – and after hearing from a number of people...

I started this newsletter earlier in the week, but I had to come back in and change it, because on Friday the world sort of spun off its axis, and...

This was a short and relatively uneventful week. The House only debated two bills – both related to strengthening the state’s cyber security...

This week was “turnaround” in the Kansas legislature – the time of year when the Senate and the House tag team and switch out bills. From...

Hey there! It’s been a busy and interesting couple of weeks here in the Kansas Legislature. I had kids from Lincoln Elementary visit for a day...

Sometimes my memory is a little slow. But most of the time, after a bit of jostling around, it kicks out some of the most useful information...

This week, I voted for House Bill 2042, and I want to do two things here – one is to explain the reason for my vote, and the other is to...

I made it through my first week in the Kansas Legislature, without too many major mishaps. The key word here is major. I’ve certainly experienced...

I experienced my first State of the State address tonight. Well, not the first, since I’ve watched it on TV about 100 times, but the first time...

One of the things I’ve learned in the past five months is how big a role money plays in politics, and in political campaigns. I’ve heard time and...

I’m not so good at the video. Yet. But I did one where I talked about my thoughts about the recent announcement that Hutchinson’s Target store was...

I was excited, and nervous, last Monday. I had scheduled a forum, of sorts. Only I was calling it a community discussion because that’s what I...

I probably should’ve just done a big thank you post on Facebook or something. But that didn’t seem like quite enough – so I...

I am often asked if I know what committees I’ll serve on in the upcoming legislative session. I haven’t, but I do today. I’m...

So…the wife of someone from Hutch who had lost their job (layoff) and hasn’t yet found a new one sent me a message this week. Her...