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COVID19

Apr 14, 2020
6 min

COVID-19 Resources

In an effort to provide resources to the Leavenworth, Lansing and KCK communities as we -- together -- protect our families and save lives.

Jeff Pittman

Mar 9, 2020
9 min

2020 Session - Legislative Update #7

We've hit the halfway mark of the 2020 session.

Jeff Pittman

Feb 23, 2020
10 min

2020 Session - Legislative Update #6

We're in a deadlock in the Kansas Legislature right now over two issues: the Constitutional Amendment and Medicaid Expansion.

Veterans' Home legislation moving in the Senate

Jeff Pittman

Feb 21, 2020
1 min

Veterans' Home legislation moving in the Senate

Thanks to Senator Tom Hawk, thVeterans Home legislation was introduced in the Senate.

House Republican leadership stalls Veterans' Home legislation

Jeff Pittman

Feb 18, 2020
1 min

House Republican leadership stalls Veterans' Home legislation

House Republican leadership stalls Veterans' Home legislation. Please contact House leadership to urge a fair hearing for Kansas Veterans.

Jeff Pittman

Feb 17, 2020
10 min

2020 Session - Legislative Update #5

We ended Week 5 with Valentine's Day, but there is a distinct lack of love in the Legislature right now.

Pittman introduces legislation for Veterans' Home

Jeff Pittman

Feb 11, 2020
2 min

Pittman introduces legislation for Veterans' Home

Rep. Jeff Pittman introduced two bills today that would authorize the construction of a Veterans' Home in Northeast Kansas.

Jeff Pittman

Feb 10, 2020
10 min

2020 Session - Legislative Update #4

Week 4 of the 2020 session started with a Chiefs’ win in the Super Bowl and ended with a well publicized lock-down in the Kansas House.

My Explanation of Vote on the Constitutional Amendment

Jeff Pittman

Feb 7, 2020
2 min

My Explanation of Vote on the Constitutional Amendment

I voted no on SCR 1613 today, and I wanted to take a moment to explain my vote, because I've heard from constituents about this amendment.

Jeff Pittman

Feb 3, 2020
8 min

2020 Session - Legislative Update #3

The Chiefs are World Champs and the Vince Lombardi Trophy has returned to Kansas City! Here's a quick review of Week 3 in the Legislature.

Jeff Pittman

Jan 27, 2020
8 min

2020 Session - Legislative Update #2

In the second week, the Legislature celebrated a rare moment that we all agree on something: the Kansas City Chiefs are AFC Champs!

Jeff Pittman

Jan 19, 2020
6 min

2020 Session - Legislative Update #1

On Monday, Jan. 13, the Kansas Legislature returned to Topeka for another session.

Jeff Pittman

Dec 16, 2019
6 min

2020 Kansas Legislative Survey

Your voice matters. Take a few moments to answer Rep. Pittman's questions about the upcoming legislative session.

A New Governor, a New Legislative Session

Jeff Pittman

Feb 17, 2019
5 min

A New Governor, a New Legislative Session

Emergency declared at El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) effective immediately due to critical staffing shortages

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.

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