Comments on: House Republicans release their Legislative agenda http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/ Insider dispatches from our writers on politics in Wichita, Topeka and Washington Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:08:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5.2 hourly 1 By: pinky http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-730 pinky Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:14:10 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/?p=510#comment-730 <p>Im tired...last post shows, I think you know what I meant.</p> Im tired…last post shows, I think you know what I meant.

]]> By: pinky http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-729 pinky Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:12:13 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/?p=510#comment-729 <p>These are just a few ideas, and thoughts, about this article and not place too much value it if it offends you, fellow taxpayers, in any way...and I may be wrong. I don't have to be right, I'm not the Governor.</p> These are just a few ideas, and thoughts, about this article and not place too much value it if it offends you, fellow taxpayers, in any way…and I may be wrong. I don’t have to be right, I’m not the Governor.

]]> By: pinky http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-728 pinky Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:04:59 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/?p=510#comment-728 <p>Energy - coal? Move foward to a renewable energy source now instead of wasting resorces on a bridge fuel that you don't require and that conficts with your economic development goals. But, then the benefits of a National Cancer Center may attract more Doctors and other medical professionals to Kansas without the expense of further funding and finacial support.</p> Energy – coal? Move foward to a renewable energy source now instead of wasting resorces on a bridge fuel that you don’t require and that conficts with your economic development goals. But, then the benefits of a National Cancer Center may attract more Doctors and other medical professionals to Kansas without the expense of further funding and finacial support.

]]> By: pinky http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-727 pinky Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:49:53 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/?p=510#comment-727 <p>Back to school tax holiday? Really? Reduce future anticipated tax revenues to....? Well, thats a thought. I propose a No child left Hungry Program! That is where all students eat free regardless of income. To ensure that all children in America receive an education and food. Income is no indicator of assurance that a childs basic needs are met. What the Federal funding doesn't provide, could be budgeted through the state. The revenues can be sucked out of higher education, or somewhere. Just my thoughts, good luck with that plan.</p> Back to school tax holiday? Really? Reduce future anticipated tax revenues to….? Well, thats a thought. I propose a No child left Hungry Program! That is where all students eat free regardless of income. To ensure that all children in America receive an education and food. Income is no indicator of assurance that a childs basic needs are met. What the Federal funding doesn’t provide, could be budgeted through the state. The revenues can be sucked out of higher education, or somewhere. Just my thoughts, good luck with that plan.

]]> By: pinky http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-726 pinky Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:18:53 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/?p=510#comment-726 <p>Shocker, I dont understand why anyone is mad at the Governor...., regardess of R and D. Sebilius is one of the Big 5! I am a member of the I party (Independents) and I vote by whomever I think may do the job. Possibly she feels the same way in regards to her appointees.</p> Shocker, I dont understand why anyone is mad at the Governor…., regardess of R and D. Sebilius is one of the Big 5! I am a member of the I party (Independents) and I vote by whomever I think may do the job. Possibly she feels the same way in regards to her appointees.

]]> By: pinky http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-725 pinky Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:04:35 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/?p=510#comment-725 <p>.... illegal immigration reform and abortion, no takers huh? Well, they wont just go away....</p> …. illegal immigration reform and abortion, no takers huh? Well, they wont just go away….

]]> By: pinky http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-724 pinky Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:01:00 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/?p=510#comment-724 <p>HEALTHCARE - omg. This is a very expesive liability with no end in sight. So long term risks take priority over short term gains. Plenty of professionals of many different industries will be in high demand in all states. For encouragement of medical professionals- we have their educational needs, jobs, facilities, labs, technology, R and D .... let the other state's worry about that. Chances are high that their Dr's will be here,to study, observe, or visit...and some of them may stay. No need to spend further money to attract them, in this budget, my thought.</p> <p>The idea of Gap is good, and the intentions are right. But I question is there other alternatives to accomplish the same/better end results by combining programs (healthwave, Medicaid, United way...) with common like interests and goals to provide services for the short term recepients. They are already established and some are funded in part by the State. </p> <p>The other concern is reduction of homehealth care for the disabled.Simply put. Home healthcare is cheaper than Long Term Care- without question. The private pay residents will make their own financial choice. The State may desire to encurage the recepient of Medicaid to stay in their home, as they can and desire- Wouldn't it be cheaper for the State?</p> HEALTHCARE – omg. This is a very expesive liability with no end in sight. So long term risks take priority over short term gains. Plenty of professionals of many different industries will be in high demand in all states. For encouragement of medical professionals- we have their educational needs, jobs, facilities, labs, technology, R and D …. let the other state’s worry about that. Chances are high that their Dr’s will be here,to study, observe, or visit…and some of them may stay. No need to spend further money to attract them, in this budget, my thought.

The idea of Gap is good, and the intentions are right. But I question is there other alternatives to accomplish the same/better end results by combining programs (healthwave, Medicaid, United way…) with common like interests and goals to provide services for the short term recepients. They are already established and some are funded in part by the State.

The other concern is reduction of homehealth care for the disabled.Simply put. Home healthcare is cheaper than Long Term Care- without question. The private pay residents will make their own financial choice. The State may desire to encurage the recepient of Medicaid to stay in their home, as they can and desire- Wouldn’t it be cheaper for the State?

]]> By: shocker3 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-723 shocker3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:22:46 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/?p=510#comment-723 <p>I find it funny that the Republicans are mad that Gov. Sebelius appointed a well-qualified, well-liked Dennis McKinney (D-Greensburg) to replace Lynn Jenkins (R-Topeka) as State Treasurer.</p> <p>About 10 years ago, Republican Governor Bill Graves appointed Republican Clyde Graber State Treasurer to replace Democrat Sally Thompson.</p> <p>The Republicans were very content back then to allow a Governor to appoint the State Treasurer. Now we have a Democratic Governor and they are all upset.</p> <p>It sounds pretty hypocritical to me.</p> I find it funny that the Republicans are mad that Gov. Sebelius appointed a well-qualified, well-liked Dennis McKinney (D-Greensburg) to replace Lynn Jenkins (R-Topeka) as State Treasurer.

About 10 years ago, Republican Governor Bill Graves appointed Republican Clyde Graber State Treasurer to replace Democrat Sally Thompson.

The Republicans were very content back then to allow a Governor to appoint the State Treasurer. Now we have a Democratic Governor and they are all upset.

It sounds pretty hypocritical to me.

]]> By: pinky http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-722 pinky Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:16:13 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/?p=510#comment-722 <p>Wow, the biggie...Estate taxes and and franchise, blah blah. Don't know. Some brain will have to enlighten me. All that I know is Its not a tax/cut that I am burdened with. I am unable to comprehend its long term effects over the next 99 years on my family financial portfolio. So... I guess, I don't care if I pay taxes on those things.</p> Wow, the biggie…Estate taxes and and franchise, blah blah. Don’t know. Some brain will have to enlighten me. All that I know is Its not a tax/cut that I am burdened with. I am unable to comprehend its long term effects over the next 99 years on my family financial portfolio. So… I guess, I don’t care if I pay taxes on those things.

]]> By: pinky http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/2009/01/14/house-republicans-release-their-legislative-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-721 pinky Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:07:29 +0000 http://blogs.kansas.com/gov/?p=510#comment-721 <p>the out of staters...well?</p> the out of staters…well?

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