On Sunday, March 7 our next governor, Tom Holland, spoke to a group at The Barn Bed and Breakfast Inn, Valley Falls. I think Sen. Holland is precisely who we need to lead our state through the difficult times we are in. Don’t write him off. That was the mistake made by [...]
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Events
Last Friday, the Kansas Coalition for Workplace Safety held a rally in the old Supreme Court chambers at the Kansas State Capitol. The rally was well attended by many of us who want to see injured Kansas workers given a fair shake for a change. Rep. Paul Davis, the House Minority Leader and Sen. Anthony [...]
I’m glad they’re taking a stand on this. I can’t see how denying Kansans health insurance makes them more free. Such a problem to have; being all tied up with health insurance. Here’s the press release:
The Topeka Branch NAACP and the Kansas State Conference of Branches NAACP will hold a Press Conference on Wednesday, February 24, [...]
The caps for permanent and total disability payments in Kansas haven’t been adjusted for inflation since 1987, remaining at only $125,000. As a state, we are among the worst in the nation when you look at workers’ compensation policies. Reform on a large scale is needed, but there’s one common-sense measure that we [...]
The Kansas State Nurses Association (KSNA) will hold its 34th annual public policy day on Thursday, February 11 at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. Over 1,000 nurses and nursing students from across the state are expected to attend. Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson will welcome the group and provide opening comments at 9 a.m.
The purpose of [...]
There’s a bit of upcoming Democratic (or just plain liberal!) action coming up in Kansas these next few weeks. Here’s a quick guide:
Tomorrow, the Fourth District Young Dems (4DYD’s!) will be meeting and holding a meeting with everyone’s favorite addition – margaritas! (I’m sure you can get a virgin one, high school kiddos.) Details here, [...]
Many people are familiar with the story of Jana Mackey, KU law student and NOW lobbyist who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in the summer of 2008. Since her tragic death, Jana’s parents, friends, and several supporters have established both 1100 Torches, and more recently, Jana’s Campaign, to carry on her legacy as an opponent [...]
This weekend will afford you plenty of opportunity to get out your political angst that is likely bubbling if you’re a progressive from anywhere across the great state of Kansas. Despite the tumultuous times that we are facing, there are some great groups putting on some great activities. Take a look, and join us out [...]
Amongst the breaking news today that Dennis Moore (D-KS) from KS-03 is retiring, those of us here at FWKS thought we’d take the time to update you on what is going on around the state. If you feel like talking about the current state of things in Kansas , you’ll have some opportunity to meet [...]
Earlier today, The Topeka Capital-Journal ran a story on the Lawrence Human Relations Commission’s decision not to add language to discrimination clauses regarding gender identity. The Kansas Equality Coalition has been pushing for the addition of language to Lawrence human rights provisions since earlier this year that would be more inclusive of “actual or perceived” [...]
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