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Repairing the Damage from the Brownback Tax Experiment

Jeff Pittman

Apr 22, 2018
14 min

Repairing the Damage from the Brownback Tax Experiment

We have made a huge amount of progress towards more stable government and prioritizing our kids’ future.

Jeff Pittman

Mar 21, 2018
7 min

Education Expert Report Released

We've once again had a busy week in the legislature, and among the many important topics we've covered, none was more important that the...

Jeff Pittman

Mar 13, 2018
7 min

No Food Sales Tax Efforts

I developed and sponsored House Bill 2668, which would eliminate sales taxes at community farmers' markets.

Jeff Pittman

Feb 27, 2018
12 min

We've reached the "Turnaround" Deadline

Last week was the ‘turnaround’ deadline in the 2018 Kansas Legislative session.

Jeff Pittman

Feb 18, 2018
3 min

2018 Legislative Update #5

April 30 is the deadline for state lawyers to get their arguments into the Supreme Court with regard to ongoing education funding lawsuits.

Jeff Pittman

Feb 11, 2018
2 min

2018 Legislative Update #4

I introduced legislation to increase Lansing Correctional worker pay and prohibit prison privatization in Kansas.

Jeff Pittman

Feb 5, 2018
7 min

2018 Legislative Update #3

Catch up with the Kansas Legislature this week. Amidst music and cannon fire, Jeff Colyer was sworn in as the 47th Governor of Kansas.

Jeff Pittman

Jan 28, 2018
7 min

2018 Legislative Update #2

The State Finance Council approved a project for construction of a new state prison in Lansing.

Jeff Pittman

Jan 23, 2018
6 min

2018 Legislative Update #1

The 2018 Legislative Session has started. There is a lot of energy at the moment examining bill introductions early in the session.

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