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Cindy provides occasional "Issue Updates" to provide constituents with more detailed information on important topics or of significant issues before the legislature. These updates examine a variety of topics of interest to Kansans.
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Health care amendment heard in House committee
March 3, 2010 Update
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SCR 1615 – the concurrent resolution asserting state sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over “intrusive” federal legislation. Opponents were concerned that this resolution would send a message to the federal government that Kansas is not in favor of certain important federal acts, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Violence Against Women Act, and other acts relating to inter-state violence like the Amber Alert law. I have a number of concerns about this proposal. Foremost, I believe that it is highly irresponsible to treat the Kansas State Constitution like a political piñata... Read the full Neighborhood News Update
Medicaid cuts have devastating impact
January 30, 2010 Update
Hearings have been held in several committees for the last three weeks about the impacts of the recent 10% cut in Medicaid. Our State has cut more from Medicaid than almost any state. Since the state receives matching federal funds for this program, the total loss in revenue for health care providers is three times greater than the savings to the state. This forces providers to cut staff, salaries, and critical health services for our most vulnerable citizens. Read the full Neighborhood News Update...